61 31 334 Removing and installing/replacing grip trim for gear selector switch

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Special tools required:

00 9 322

Lever off side section (1) with special tool 00 9 322 from gear selector switch (2) and remove.

Installation:

Position side section (1) on metal pins of gear selector switch (2) and uniformly press down firmly and without leaving a gap.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Lever off front shell (1) with special tool 00 9 322 from gear selector switch (2) and remove.

Press P button (3) and remove front shell (1) starting from top.

Installation:

Insert front shell (1) at bottom in retaining ring (4). Uniformly press front shell (1) upwards onto metal pins of gear selector switch (2) firmly and without leaving a gap.

Fig 2: Identifying P Button, Front Shell And Gear Selector Switch

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Lever off P button (1) with special tool 00 9 322 from gear selector switch (2) and uniformly remove.

Installation:

After installing front shell, insert P button (1) into upper opening on gear selector switch and uniformly press in until it engages.

Fig 3: Identifying P Button And Gear Selector Switch

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