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61 31 083 Removing and Installing/Replacing Switch For Unlocking Rear Lid

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To unclip switch for unlocking rear lid (4), partially detach mucket (1).

Grip from outside behind footwell side trim panel on A-pillar on left (2).

Press retaining lugs (3) together and feed switch for unlocking rear lid (4) out of footwell side trim panel on A - pillar on left (2).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove switch for unlocking rear lid (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid, Mucket & Retaining Lugs
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