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61 31 221 Removing and installing/replacing both multifunction steering wheel switches

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1) on left/right on back of steering wheel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Screws
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NOTE: Both multifunction steering wheel switches (1) are connected to each other by the wiring harness (2).

Feed wiring harness (2) out of steering wheel.

Remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Both Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches
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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Both Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches
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