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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (to avoid fault memory entries).
• Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH COVER .

Release screws (1).

Remove switch for electromechanical parking brake (2) from cover for gear selector switch (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Electromechanical Parking Brake, Gear Selector Switch And Screws

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