61 31 057 Removing And Installing Switch Unit In Center Console

Version with SMG transmission only: 

Remove trim for storage tray. Refer to 61 31 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR SMG TRANSMISSION (PROGRAM SELECTOR SWITCH) .

Version with automatic transmission only: 

Remove finisher for preselector lever.

All: 

Remove trim for center console. Refer to 51 16 211 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOR STORAGE TRAY .

Remove insert in function carrier. Refer to 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CARRIER IN STORAGE TRAY .

In version with on-board monitor, remove heater controls. Refer to 64 11 748 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER CONTROLS (A/C CONTROL) , 64 11 749 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER CONTROLS (AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING) or 64 11 750 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATING CONTROL (HEATER) .

Loosen screws (1).

Fig 1: Loosening Screws

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Loosen screws (1).

Pull out function carrier for switch center (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Function Carrier For Switch Center

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2) and remove function carrier for switch center (3).

Fig 3: Removing Function Carrier

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