61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (sports steering wheel)
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 airbag unit. Refer to 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT .
NOTE:
Illustration shows steering wheel removed.
Release screws (1).
IMPORTANT:
Risk of breakage!
Lever out complete steering wheel retaining plate (4) with decorative trim (3) all round, do not tilt!
Release complete steering wheel retaining plate (4) with decorative trim (3) in direction of arrow from fixtures (2).
Disconnect associated plug connections and remove complete steering wheel retaining plate (4) with decorative trim (3).
Installation:
Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.
NOTE:
Illustrations depict removal of the left multifunction steering wheel switch. The right multifunction steering wheel switch is removed in the same way.
Release screws (1) and remove left multifunction steering wheel switch (2) from decorative trim (3).
Installation:
Make sure there is a uniform gap between both multifunction steering wheel switches and decorative trim (3).