61 31 222 Removing and installing/replacing fanfare horn switch

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

IMPORTANT: Make sure cables are correctly laid in steering wheel and cannot be trapped during assembly.

Detach plug connection (1) from contact ring.

Multifunction steering wheel only:

Detach plug connection (2) from contact ring.

Fig 1: View Of Plug Connection In Contact Ring

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Release screws (1).

Carefully insert screwdriver into slot (2) in order to release locking tongue of rear switch housing (3) from front switch housing (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Tongue Of Rear Switch Housing

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Disconnect wiring harness (1) from steering wheel.

Disconnect plug connection (2) and remove right switch.

Fig 3: Removing Wiring Harness From Steering Wheel

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Multifunction steering wheel only:

Release wiring harness (1) from clip.

Disconnect plug connection (2) and remove left switch.

Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness In Clip

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