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61 31 172 Removing and installing/replacing switch for electromechanical parking brake

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Prior to replacement of parking brake, perform test module in diagnosis system:

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1) and remove switch for electromechanical parking brake (2) from trim for gear selector switch (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Electromechanical Parking Brake And Gear Selector Switch
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