61 31 231 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel electronics control unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG unit, refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

NOTE: Illustration shows steering wheel removed.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Electronics Control Unit

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Loosen screws (2).

Pull out steering wheel electronics control unit (3) slightly.

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Remove steering wheel electronics control unit (3).