61 31 055 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For SMG Transmission (Program Selector Switch)

Special tools required: 

• 64 1 020

For further information on special tools, refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-Series (M54/E46) .

M3: 

Unclip trim for storage tray (1) sideways and lift.

Fig 1: Lifting Trim For Storage Tray

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Unclip switch for SMG transmission (2) in direction of arrow from trim for storage tray (3) and remove.

All: 

Unclip trim for storage tray (1) with special tool 64 1 020 and raise in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Raising Trim For Storage Tray

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Removing Switch

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Unclip switch for SMG transmission (2) in direction of arrow from trim for storage tray (3) and remove.