61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing the gear selector switch (GWS)
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Special tools required:
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH COVER .
Removal:
Release all screws (1).
Take off gear selector switch (2) from center console (3).
Unlock and disconnect corresponding connector.
Installation:
Installation note:
Align gear selector switch (2) centrally.
Connect corresponding connector.
Join gear selector switch (2) to center console (3).
Tighten all screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 31 1AZ .
Replacement:
NOTE:
A new connector with deviating pin assignment will be installed in the following vehicles.
- F25 from 03/2011
- F01, F02, F03, F04, F07 from 09/2011
- F10, F11, F12, F13, F18 from 03/2012
On the above-mentioned vehicles which were produced before the relevant date, the wiring harness must, if necessary, be reconnected from the previous 8-pin connector to a new 10-pin connector (BMW Parts Department 9 132 577) with special tool 61 0 313 .
Pin assignment:
| Eight-pin connector: current pin | Ten-pin connector: new pin |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 6 |
Replacement:
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .