61 31 233 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lane Departure Warning Motor Electrics (Sport Steering Wheel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove decorative bar from steering wheel
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES (SPORT STEERING WHEEL, UP TO 09/2005) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES (SPORT STEERING WHEEL, FROM 09/2005) .

Release screws (1) and remove retaining plate (2).

Tightening torque: 32 33 2AZ . See STEERING WHEEL for specs.

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Plate

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Release screws (3) and remove motor electrics (4) complete with electrical wires.

Installation:

Replace screws (2 and 3).

(2) Tightening torque: 32 33 3AZ . See STEERING WHEEL for specs.
(3) Tightening torque: 32 33 4AZ . See STEERING WHEEL for specs.

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 2: Removing Motor Electrics With Electrical Wires

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