61 31 197 Removing and installing operating facility for center console (Automatic)

Overview of Activities

Preprocesses

Remove trim for selector lever
Key processes
Removing the operating unit for the center console
Installing the operating unit for the center console
Post processes
Install trim for selector lever

Additional Information

Overview Special Tool

Use in Activity: 1

0 493 687 (00 9 340) Dismantling aid

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION

Usage	(Dismantling aid (2 x)) For levering out switch block on driver's door.
Included in the tool or work
Storage location
Replaced by
In connection with
SI-Number	01 15 99 (483)

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION

Pos	BMW Order number	Replaced by	Designation	In Connection with
1	0 496 289 (00 9 341)		Dismantling aid Only available as a set (2 tools) under 00 9 340 (= 83 30 0 493 687).

Fig 1: Dismantling Aid (00 9 340)

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General information

safety instructions

RISK OF DAMAGE

Scratches.

Tools and sharp-edged components can cause scratches.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preprocesses

Remove trim for selector lever
- Partially fit special tool 0 493 687 (00 9 340) as pictured.
- Lift trim for selector lever (1) all around and remove upwards.
- If necessary, unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.
  
  Fig 2: Lifting Selector Lever Trim
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Key processes
Removing the operating unit for the center console
- Adhere to following procedure:
  1. Reach under front section of operating unit for the center console (1).
  2. Press front latch mechanism in direction of arrow and simultaneously raise operating unit for the center console (1) towards top.
  3. Disconnect associated plug connection and remove operating unit for the center console (1).
    
    Fig 3: Removing Center Console Operating Unit
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Installing the operating unit for the center console
- Clip in the operating unit for the center console.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Center Console Operating Unit
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Post processes
Install trim for selector lever
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Latch mechanisms, guides and mounting elements must not be damaged or missing.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Remount the Drivelogic button when replacing the trim for the selector lever in F80/F82/F83.

Fig 5: Selector Lever Trim
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- Check latch mechanisms for damage, if necessary replace trim for selector lever.
- Clip in trim for selector lever (1).
  
  Fig 6: Lifting Selector Lever Trim
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