61 31 228 Replacing switch on sport steering wheel (with connected airbag unit)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit. See 32 34 AIRBAG AND AIRBAG STEERING WHEEL

NOTE: There 2 screw variants:

Self-tapping screws
Screws with insert nuts (secure against falling out)

Release screws (1) and (2).

Unclip complete trim (4) in direction of arrow from fixtures (3).

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Fig 1: Unclipping Complete Trim

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Release screws (1).

Detach switch on sport steering wheel (3) in direction of arrow from trim (2).

Installation:

Ensure gap dimension is uniform between trim (2) and switch on sport steering wheel (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Direction For Detaching Sport Steering Wheel Switch

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