61 31 229 Removing and installing/replacing both switches on sport steering wheel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit . See 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .

NOTE: Steering wheel shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Screw

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Version - shift paddles for automatic transmission:

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Screw

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NOTE: Both sport steering wheel switches (1) are connected to each other by the wiring harness.

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Detach switches on sport steering wheel (1) with design cover (3) in direction of arrow from steering wheel.

Installation:

Make sure wiring harnesses are correctly routed.

Make sure switches on sport steering wheel (1) with design cover (3) are correctly seated on steering wheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Sport Steering Wheel Switches And Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Feed wiring harness (3) out of design cover (4).

Remove switches on sport steering wheel (2) from design cover (4).

Installation:

Make sure wiring harness (3) is correctly laid on design cover (4).

Fig 4: Remove Switches On Sport Steering Wheel (2) From Design Cover (4)

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