61 31 229 Removing and installing/replacing both switches on sport steering wheel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG UNIT

NOTE: Both multifunction steering wheel switches (4) are connected to each other by the wiring harness (3).

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 1: Removing Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches

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Feed wiring harness (3) out of steering wheel.

Remove multifunction steering wheel switches (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.