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61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing the gear selector switch (GWS): Notes

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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 1AZ .

Remove gear selector switch (2) from center console (3) and unlock and disconnect plug connection underneath.

Installation note: 

Align gear selector switch (2) centrally.

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Switch With Screws And Center Console
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Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Replacement: 

NOTE: A new connector with deviating pin assignment will be installed in the following vehicles.

On the above-mentioned vehicles which were produced before  the relevant data the wiring harness must if necessary be reconnected from the previous 8-pin connector to a new 10-pin connector (BMW part number 9 132 577) with special tool 61 0 313 (release tool).

PIN ASSIGNMENT

Eight-pin connector: current pin Ten-pin connector: new pin
1 10
2 7
3 3
4 4
5 8
6 5
7 6