61 31 197 Removing and installing/renewing center console operating facility

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER FOR SELECTOR LEVER

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Center console operating facility must not be pried out from the outside.

NOTE: Graphic shows example of F20 with automatic transmission.

Reach under front section of operating facility (1).
Press front latch mechanism in direction of arrow and simultaneously raise operating facility (1) towards top.
Disconnect associated plug connection and remove operating facility (1).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Operating Unit For Center Console
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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Make sure operating facility is correctly fitted in center console.

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms

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In case of replacement, remount operating unit cover:

Release latch mechanism (1) and remount cover (2), depending on equipment.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanism And Cover

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Latch Mechanisms

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