61 31 014 Removing And Installing/Replacing Start/Stop Switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove decorative strip on instrument panel, driver's side, on right . See 51 45 374 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE ON RIGHT .

Release screws (1).

Pull out Start/Stop switch (2) a little.

Fig 1: Identifying Start/Stop Switch

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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