61 31 287 Removing And Installing/Replacing Driving Dynamics Switch (Sport Button)

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Special tools required:

64 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for preselector lever. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER (FROM 03/2007) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PRESELECTOR LEVER (UP TO 03/2007) .

Release screws (1).

If necessary, lever out actuation trim (4) with special tool 64 1 020 and remove.

Remove driving dynamics switch (2) in direction of arrow from finisher for preselector lever (3).

Fig 1: Removing Driving Dynamics Switch From Preselector Lever

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Version with automatic sport transmission:

Unlock catches (1).

Remove Sport button (2) in direction of arrow from trim for preselector lever (3).

Installation:

Make sure Sport button (2) is correctly seated on trim for preselector lever (3).

Fig 2: Removing Sport Button From Preselector Lever

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