61 31 197 Removing and installing/replacing center console operating facility (2' Series coupe and convertible, 2017-2021)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Vehicles with manual transmission: Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING GEARSHIFT LEVER GAITER .

Vehicles with automatic transmission: Refer to REMOVING COVER FOR SELECTOR LEVER .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage !
Center console operating facility must not be pried out from the outside.

NOTE: Graphic shows example of F20 with automatic transmission.

Reach under front section of operating facility (1).
Press front latch mechanism in direction of arrow and simultaneously raise operating facility (1) towards top.
Disconnect associated plug connection and remove operating facility (1).

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Make sure operating facility is correctly fitted in center console.

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In case of replacement, remount operating unit cover:

Release latch mechanism (1) and remount cover (2), depending on equipment.

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged or missing.

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