61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switches (sport steering wheel, from 09/2005)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit See STEERING WHEEL FOR AIRBAG .

Release screws (1).

IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage!

Lever out switches (2) complete with decorative strip (3) all round, do not tilt!

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove switches (2) complete with decorative strip (3).

Installation:

Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.

Fig 1: Identifying Switches, Decorative Strip And Screws

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Release screws (2) and remove left multifunction steering wheel switches (3) from decorative strip (1).

Installation:

Guide pins (4) must not be damaged and must be correctly inserted.

Make sure there is a uniform gap between both multifunction steering wheel switches (3) and decorative strip (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Switches, Decorative Strip And Screws

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