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    4. : How to remove the automatic gear lever on the BMW 5 Series E61

BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E61, E60 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Gearbox
Operation: How to remove the automatic gear lever on the BMW 5 Series E61

In this tutorial we will summarize the main steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the automatic gear lever on the BMW 5 Series E60 and E61. First of all we get on board the car and begin to remove the cover of the central tunnel that we find on the gear lever; disconnect the electrical connectors below, as shown in the video. At this point we unscrew the fixing screws of the electronic gear lever and remove the whole system; we just have to replace the whole piece with the new one, applying the reverse procedure for reassembly!


Posted on 13 March 2024 by ScegliAuto



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