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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove airbag unit, refer to STEERING WHEEL for year model 2001, or STEERING WHEEL for year model 2002 or STEERING WHEEL for year model 2003.
  NOTE: There 2 screw variants:
• Self-tapping screws.
• Screws with insert nuts (secure against falling out).

Release screws (1) and (2).

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

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Steering Wheel

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Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Detaching Switch On Sport Steering Wheel

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Installation: 

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