61 31 233 Removing and installing/replacing engine electrical system for lane departure warning (M sports steering wheel)

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 Screws On Steering Wheel

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Carefully unlock retaining clip (2) on latch mechanisms (3) with suitable tool (e. g. screwdriver with 3-mm blade).

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Clip On Latch Mechanisms

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Remove engine electrical system of Lane Departure Warning (1) from steering wheel (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Electrical System Of Lane Departure Warning From Steering Wheel

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Installation note: 

Retaining clip (2) and guides (1) on engine electrical system of Lane Departure Warning (3) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clip And Guides On Engine Electrical System Of Lane Departure Warning

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Installation note: 

First press down retaining clip (1) in area (A) until it engages. Then press down in area (B) until it engages.

Make sure engine electrical system of Lane Departure Warning is correctly seated.

Make sure plug connection (2) is correctly locked.

Fig 5: Pressing Down Retaining Clip

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Replacement from build date 03/2009: 

Engine electrical system must be readjusted.

The service module "Adjustment actuator Lane Departure Warning" can be found at:

• Body
• Camera-based driver support systems
• Adjustment actuator Lane Departure Warning