61 31 342 Removing And Installing/Replacing Gear Selector Switch

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove center console trim  . See 51 16 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Raise gear selector switch carrier (2) a little.

Disconnect associated plug connections.

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Carrier

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Remove gear selector switch trim.  . See 61 31 336 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Feed gear selector switch (2) out of carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Switch

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Replacement: 

Carry out programming/coding.  . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .