61 31 287 Removing and installing/replacing dynamic driving switch (Sport button)

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Special tools required:

64 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER. See 51 16 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER (FROM 03/2007)

Release screws (1).

If necessary, lever out actuation trim (4) with special tool 64 1 020 and remove.

Remove driving dynamics switch (2) in direction of arrow from finisher for preselector lever (3).

Fig 1: Removing Driving Dynamics Switch

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Version with automatic sport transmission:

Unlock catches (1).

Remove Sport button (2) in direction of arrow from trim for preselector lever (3).

Installation:

Make sure Sport button (2) is correctly seated on trim for preselector lever (3).

Fig 2: Removing Sport Button From Trim For Preselector Lever

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