61 35 285 Removing and installing (replacing) light module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly, refer to 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Unfasten plug connection (4) and disconnect.

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: Removing Light Module

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding, refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .