61 31 104 Removing and installing/replacing shifters for SMG transmission (both)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove steering wheel retaining plate (sports steering wheel). Refer to 61 31 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCH .
NOTE:
Illustrations show sports steering wheel (4) removed.
Disconnect plug connections (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Remove both shifters for SMG transmission (3) in direction of arrow from sports steering wheel (4).
Installation:
Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.