61 31 231 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel module (M sports steering wheel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG UNIT

Release screws (1) on steering wheel.

Release screw (2) on rear side of steering wheel.

Remove design cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release steering wheel module (2) from bracket.

Release underlying plug connector (3) from bracket and disconnect.

Remove steering wheel module (2).

Installation note:

Make sure cables are correctly routed.

Make sure the plug connections (1; 3) are correctly locked.

Make sure steering wheel module (2) and plug connection (3) are correctly seated in bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Module Plug Connections

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