61 31 117 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (driver side) (long version or from 03/2007)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel . See 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (LONG VERSION OR FROM 03/2007) .
Remove handle recess in front door . See 51 41 025 REPLACING HANDLE RECESS ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (LONG VERSION OR FROM 03/2007) .

Unlock catches (1) and remove switch for side window operation (2) downwards out of handle recess (3).

Installation:

Catch (1) must not be damaged.

Make sure rocker switch for side window operation (2) is installed in correct position.

Fig 1: Identifying Catches (1), Switch Side Window Operation (2) And Handle Recess (3)

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