Removing the gear selector switch (GWS)
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Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Loosen screws (1).
- Remove the gear selector switch (GWS) (2) from the center console (3).
- Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
- Feed the cable out of the cable routing at the gear selector switch (GWS) (2).