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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011535I GTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIRSWITCH61 31 014 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING START/STOP SWITCH
2011 BMW 535i GT

61 31 014 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch

2011 BMW 535i GTSECTION 61 31 014 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch
IMPORTANT: Incorrectly installed start/stop switch may cause the start/stop switch or MSA button to jam.
In the case of a fault message "Jammed start/stop switch or MSA button" check before replacing whether the start/stop switch has been correctly installed in the cover and is de-energised! 
If necessary install the existing start/stop switch again and perform a functional check!

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Release screws (1) and remove Start/Stop switch (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Start/Stop Switch And Mounting Screws
G08422483Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Only F10/F11/F12/F13/F18: 

The tab of the start/stop switch (1) be installed below the tab (2)!

Fig 2: Identifying Start/Stop Switch And Tab
G08422484Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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