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

The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work:

Disconnect HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM FROM POWER .

Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling electric vehicles.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (to avoid fault memory entries)
• Remove COVER FOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ .

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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