61 31 334 Removing and installing or replacing grip cover for gear selector switch

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Special tools required:

00 9 322

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

Fig 1: Removing Gear Selector Switch Knob Cover

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Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Latch Mechanism

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Installation note:

Latch mechanism (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanism And Guide

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