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61 31 197 Removing and installing/replacing center console operating unit (manual transmission)

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Carefully pry center console operating unit (1) out of center console trim (2) using special tool 00 9 323 with special tool.

Disconnect underlying plug connections and remove center console operating unit (1).

Fig 1: Removing Center Console Operating Unit
G10064192Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Fasteners (1) must not become damaged.

Make sure rocker center console operating unit is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Fasteners
G10064193Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.