61 31 342 Removing and installing/renewing gear selector switch

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Special tools required:

61 0 313

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH COVER

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 1AZ .

Installation note:

Insert gear selector switch (2) correctly in front and rear fixation of center console support (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Switch, Center Console Support, Screws

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Lift gear selector switch (2), then unlock plug connection (1) at gear selector switch (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Plug Connection

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Replacement

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Replacement:

NOTE: A new connector with deviating pin assignment will be installed in the following vehicles.

F12, F13 from 03/2012

On the above-mentioned vehicles which were produced before the relevant data the wiring harness must if necessary be reconnected from the previous 8-pin connector to a new 10-pin connector (9 132 577) with special tool 61 0 313 .

Pin assignment:

Eight-pin connector: current pin	Ten-pin connector: new pin
1	10
2	7
3	3
4	4
5	8
6	5
7	6