23 14 ... Replacing reversing light switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

GS6-17DG/BG and GS6-37DG/BG transmissions only.

Disconnect plug connection (1) on reverse gear switch.

Remove reverse gear switch.

Tightening torque 23 14 1AZ , see 14 ELECTRICAL ADD-ON PART .

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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GS6-53DG/BG transmission only

Disconnect plug connection (1) on reverse gear switch.

Remove reverse gear switch.

Tightening torque 23 14 1AZ , see 14 ELECTRICAL ADD-ON PART .

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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