61 31 342 Removing and installing/renewing gear selector switch

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT
Remove CENTER CONSOLE TRIM

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 1AZ .

Installation note:

Insert gear selector switch (2) correctly in front and rear fixation of center console support (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Switch, Center Console Support And Screws

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Lift gear selector switch (2) and unlock plug connection (1) at gear selector switch (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Switch And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .