61 31 334 Removing and installing or replacing grip cover for gear selector switch

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Special tools required:

00 9 322

Carefully unclip cover (1) from gear selector switch (3) using special tool 00 9 322 at points (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Gear Selector Switch Using Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Installation note:

Latch mechanism (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanism

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Installation note:

Latch mechanism (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanism And Guide

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