61 31 228 Replacing switch on sport steering wheel (with connected AIRBAG unit)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: There 2 screw variants:

Release screws (1) and (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection Underneath

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Unclip complete trim (4) in direction of arrow from fixtures (3).

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Detaching Switch On Sport Steering Wheel

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Detach switch on sport steering wheel (3) in direction of arrow from trim (2).

Installation:

Ensure gap dimension is uniform between trim (2) and switch on sport steering wheel (3).