61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch (twin clutch transmission)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove PARKING LOCK CABLE FROM TRANSMISSION
Remove TRIM FOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Replacement:

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove SHIFT LEVER KNOB FOR TWIN CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (3) .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Shift Lever Knob For Twin Clutch Transmission

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Release screws (1). Tightening torque 61 31 6AZ .

Feed gear complete gear selector switch (4) with cable and rubber seal (2) upwards out of center console (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Switch, Rubber Seal And Centre Console

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Installation:

Make sure rubber seal (2) is correctly fitted. Retaining lugs (3) of gear selector switch (4) must be positioned in associated openings in rubber seal (2). Feed in rubber seal (2) between center console (5) and carpet (6).

Replacement:

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.