61 31 333 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking glovebox

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP FROM MIDDLE FRESH-AIR GRILLE

Unlock catches (1).

Press switch (2) out of decorative strip.

Fig 1: Pressing Switch From Decorative Strip

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