61 31 233 Removing and installing/replacing Lane Departure Warning motor electronics (sport steering wheel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove decorative bar from steering wheel . See 61 31 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES (SPORT STEERING WHEEL, FROM 09/2005) .

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

Tightening torque, see 32 33 2AZ in 32 33 STEERING WHEEL

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Plate And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

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

Installation:

Replace screws (2 and 3).

Tightening torque, see 32 33 3AZ in 32 33 STEERING WHEEL
Tightening torque, see 32 33 4AZ in 32 33 STEERING WHEEL

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 2: Identifying Motor electronics, Plug And Screws

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