61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch

Attention! 

Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage, refer to: (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT 
• Remove the CENTER CONSOLE TRIM

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque, refer to: 61 31 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Insert gear selector switch (2) correctly in front and rear fixation of center console support (3).

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Lift gear selector switch (2) and unlock plug connection (1) at gear selector switch (2) and disconnect.

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Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .