Removing and installing/replacing both multifunction steering wheel switches (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .

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Release screws (1) on left/right on back of steering wheel (2).

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (2) together with cover from steering wheel in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure multifunction steering wheel switch (2) is fitted correctly.

Make sure electrical wiring (3) is correctly routed.

Remove switch of multifunction steering wheel (1) from cover (2).

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Installation note:

Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.