61 31 342 Removing and installing/renewing gear selector switch

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
E72 Only : Disconnect Both negative battery cables.
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM .

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 51 16 2AZ .

Raise gear selector switch carrier (2) and disconnect all plug connections.

Remove gear selector switch carrier (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Carrier And Screws

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Remove TRIM FOR GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH .

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 61 31 4AZ .

Remove gear selector switch (2) from gear selector switch carrier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Switch And Carrier With Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .