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61 35 285 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Light Module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS

Unlock catch (1) and feed out/remove light module (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure light module (2) is correctly seated in mounting (3) and catch (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Catch & Light Module

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If necessary, unlock catch (1) and remove cover (2) from light module (3).

Installation:

Make sure cover (2) is correctly seated on light module (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover, Light Module & Catch

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING