61 31... Removing and installing/replacing parking lock

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Feed rubber seal (2) completely out of gear selector switch (3).

Release parking lock (4) at points (5) and remove in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure parking lock (4) is exactly seated on gear selector switch (3).

Make sure rubber seal (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Parking Lock

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Install gear selector switch (1).

Installation:

Make sure rubber seal is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Gear Selector Switch

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Release handle (1) from gear selector switch (2).

Withdraw transportation lock (3) from parking lock (4).

US version only:

Transmission emergency release (5) is provided with a grey cap.

Fig 3: Identifying Handle, Gear Selector Switch, Transportation Lock, And Parking Lock

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