61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (sports steering wheel)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove 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).