61 31 037 Removing And Installing/Replacing Light Control Unit

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left fresh-air grille  . See 64 22 135 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILLE .

Press out light control unit (1) from inside.

Fig 1: Pressing Out Light Control Unit

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove light control unit.

Installation: 

Make sure retainers (2) are correctly seated on trim of light control unit.

If necessary, replace faulty retainers.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Retainers

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Replacement: 

Release screws (1).

Remove light control unit (2) from trim (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Light Control Unit And Trim

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