61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5 - SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

61 3 120

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).

Remove retaining plate for steering wheel (2) from standard steering wheel (3).

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Plate For Steering Wheel

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NOTE: Illustrations depict removal of the right multifunction steering wheel switch. The left multifunction steering wheel switch is removed in the same way.

Release screws (1).

Unclip right multifunction steering wheel switch (2) at point (3).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove right multifunction steering wheel switch (2) with decorative strip.

Installation:

Make sure guide pins (4) are correctly seated.

Make sure electrical leads (5) are correctly routed.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Switch

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Installation:

Observe the following work steps to adjust the correct gap dimensions between decorative strips and airbag unit.

Fit steering wheel retaining plate (1) with decorative strip (2) not yet screwed down on special tool 61 3 120.
Tighten screws (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Retaining Plate Retaining Screws
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Unlock catch (1) and remove right multifunction steering wheel switch (2) in direction of arrow from decorative strip (3).

Fig 4: View Of Right Multifunction Steering Wheel Switch

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