61 31 342 Removing and installing/renewing gear selector switch

WARNING: High-voltage system - risk of serious injury or death.
The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work :
Disconnect HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM from power
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling electric/hybrid vehicles.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT
Remove STEERING COLUMN CONTROL PANEL

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 1AZ .

Remove gear selector switch (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Gear Selector Switch

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) at gear selector switch (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Gear Selector Switch

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .