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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• 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 Parking Brake Switch, Cover For Gear Selector Switch, And Screws

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