61 31 112 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for automatic transmission

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (3).

Feed out wiring harness (2) and remove shift paddle for automatic transmission (4) in direction of arrow from steering wheel (5).

Installation: 

Make sure shift paddle for automatic transmission (4) is correctly seated on steering wheel (5)

Make sure wiring harness (2) is laid exactly.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness, Plug Connection And Screw

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