Removing the selector lever

NOTE: Risk of damage
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Preliminary work

NOTE: Risk of damage
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. only use the original packaging for returning the product. always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with esd symbol).
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: Risk of damage
Damage of high-quality surfaces.
Plastic wedges can damage high-quality surfaces.

preventing control unit damage caused by electrostatic discharge

Place the special tools (3) from the set of special tools 0 495 054 (12 7 060) ready.

The set of special tools consists of:
1. ground cable for the antistatic mat
2. ground cable for the component
3. wrist cuff

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Place the special tools (2) from the set of special tools 2 355 747 ready.

The set of special tools consists of:
1. ground cable
2. terminal

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Connect the wrist cuff (1) with the terminal (2).

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Secure the wrist cuff with terminal (1) on the wrist and the striker (2).

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Lever out trim (1) with the special tool 0 493 681 (64 1 020) on both sides of the selector lever (2).

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Unlock the plug connector (1) in the direction of the arrow.
Unthread the ribbon cable (2).

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Loosen screw (2).
Remove selector lever (1) upwards.

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