61 31 033 Removing and installing/replacing light switch unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove finisher on left instrument panel trim 51 16... REPLACING FINISHER ON LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Unlock internal plug connection and disconnect.

Pull out light switch unit (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Light Switch Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
If necessary, car & key memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: Identifying Carry Out Coding/Programming
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