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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Unscrew bolts on rear of steering wheel (1).

Fig 1: Locating Bolts On Rear Of Steering Wheel
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Remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (1) together with trim cover from steering wheel (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections at the back.

Installation note: 

Make sure multifunction steering wheel switch (1) is fitted correctly.

Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.

Fig 2: Removing Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches
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Unscrew bolts multi-function steering wheel switch (1).

Carefully remove multifunction steering wheel switch (1) from cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Make sure both multifunction steering wheel switches (1) are fitted correctly.

Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.

Fig 3: Removing Multifunction Steering Wheel Switch From Cover
G09949548Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.