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

Necessary preliminary work:

Release screws (1).

Remove switch for electromechanical parking brake (2) from cover for gear selector switch (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Switch, Electromechanical Parking Brake And Screws

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Remove switch for electromechanical parking brake (2) from center console trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Trim, Electromechanical Parking Brake And Screws

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Only for M5 with twin-clutch gearbox

Release screws (1).

Remove switch for electromechanical parking brake (2) from center console switch center (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Electromechanical Parking Brake, Center Console Switch Center Screws

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Release side catches (2).

Remove cover (3) from switch for electromechanical parking brake (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Electromechanical Parking Brake, Cover And Catches

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Installation note:

Retaining elements (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Elements And Cover

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