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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (to avoid fault memory entries)
F03 Only: Disconnect both battery negative cables
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 And Gear Selector Switch With Screws

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