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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 Back And Mounting Screw
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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 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 Multifunction Steering Wheel Switch
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