84 31 550 Removing and installing/replacing microphone on the driver's side

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION 84 31 550 Removing and installing/replacing microphone on the driver's side
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Lever out microphone (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Microphone
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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove microphone (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Microphone And Plug Connection
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Replacement:Β 

Release catch (1) and remove microphone (2) from trim (3).

Fig 3: Removing Microphone From Trim
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