61 31 261 Removing and installing/replacing gear selection switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front section of steering column cover. Refer to STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER SECTION .

Release screws (1).

Remove gear selection switch (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Gear Selection Switch

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Installation:

Seat gear selector switch (2) with integrated pin housing (1) exactly in fixture for steering column control.

Fig 2: Seating Gear Selector Switch

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