61 31 057 Removing and installing switch unit in center console

Version with SMG transmission only: 

Remove trim for storage tray. See 61 31 055 Removing and installing/replacing switch for SMG transmission (program selector switch) 

Version with automatic transmission only: 

Remove finisher for preselector lever. See 51 16 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FINISHER FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER

All: 

Remove trim for center console. See 51 16 211 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FINISHER FOR STORAGE TRAY

Remove insert in function carrier. See 51 16... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CARRIER IN STORAGE TRAY

In version with on-board monitor, remove heater controls. See 64 11 748 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER CONTROLS (A/C CONTROL)

Loosen screws (1).

Fig 1: Loosening Screws

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Loosen screws (1).

Pull out function carrier for switch center (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Switch Center Function Carrier

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2) and remove function carrier for switch center (3).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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