61 31 172 Removing and installing/replacing switch for electromechanical parking brake
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2011 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Attention with E70/E71 (up to 10/2009)!
Prior to replacement of parking brake, perform test module in diagnosis system:
- PL4
- 02 Chassis and suspension
- Parking brake
- Parking brake wiring harness
- B3440_L4EMFLEI-Kabelbaum Parking brake wiring harness
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (to avoid fault memory entries)
- Remove TRIM FOR GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH
Release screws (1) and remove switch for electromechanical parking brake (2) from cover for gear selector switch (3).