Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

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Attention !

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

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

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 1AZ .

Installation note:

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

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 .