61 31 338 Removing and installing/replacing grip cover for gear selector switch (ceramic application, operating elements)

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Carefully unclip knob cover (1) 00 9 322 with special tool at points (2) from gear selector switch (3) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Gear Selector Switch Knob Cover Using Special Tool 00 9 322

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Release screws (1) and remove support (2).

Tightening torque: see 4AZ in 61 31 SWITCH .

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Support And Screw

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IMPORTANT: Removed ceramic carrier (2) must not be reused.

Installation note:

Engagement lugs (1) of ceramic carrier (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Engagement Lugs Of Ceramic Carrier

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