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61 31... Remount operating unit of the additional seat function (screwed version)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Removal 

Release all screws by means of screwdriver (1) on the operating unit (2).

Fig 1: Removing Operating Unit Screws
G09881174Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove the rear panel (1) and feed out the printed circuit board (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Panel And Printed Circuit Board
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Take out the pressure pin (1) from the operating unit (2).

Fig 3: Removing Pressure Pin From Operating Unit
G09881176Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unclip button (2) with the help of screwdriver (1) and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Operating Unit Button
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Installation 

Add the button (1) to the operating unit (2) and lock using pressure.

Fig 5: Installing Button To Operating Unit
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Add pressure pin (1) to the operating unit (2).

Fig 6: Installing Pressure Pin To Operating Unit
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Add the printed circuit board (2) and then the rear panel (2) to the operating unit.

Fig 7: Identifying Rear Panel And Printed Circuit Board
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Tighten all screws on the operating unit (2) with the help of screwdriver (1).

IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the freedom of movement and function of the remounted button!
Fig 8: Tightening Operating Unit Screws
G09881174Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Required follow-up work