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 Electromechanical Parking Brake Switch And Gear Selector Switch Cover

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