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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit. See REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT or REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (2) together with cover from steering wheel in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure multifunction steering wheel switch (2) is fitted correctly.

Make sure electrical wiring (3) is correctly routed.

Fig 2: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches, Plug Connection And Electrical Wiring

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Remove switch of multifunction steering wheel (1) from cover (2).

Installation note:

Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.

Fig 3: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Switch And Cover

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