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

Installation note:

Make sure design cover is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Screws

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NOTE: Steering wheel is shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Both multifunction steering wheel switches are connected to each other by wiring harness (2).

Release screws (1) for shift paddles.

Feed out wiring harness (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation note:

Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.

Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness, Plug Connection And Screws

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NOTE: Steering wheel is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Lift off shift paddles and release screws (1) on rear side of steering wheel.

Remove both multifunction steering wheel switches with wiring harness on front side of steering wheel.

Installation note:

Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.

Make sure shift paddles are correctly seated.

Make sure multifunction steering wheel switches are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Paddles And Screws

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