61 31 270 Replacing Switch For Reversing Light

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NOTE: The installation location of the reversing light switch can vary, depending on the transmission model.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove rear underbody protection . See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION (128i) or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION (135i) .

Version A:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release switch for reversing light (2).

Tightening torque, see 61 31 2AZ in 61 31 SWITCH .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection & Reversing Light (Version A)

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Version B:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release switch for reversing light (2).

Tightening torque, see 61 31 2AZ in 61 31 SWITCH .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection & Reversing Light (Version B)

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