61 31 229 Removing and installing/replacing both switches on sport steering wheel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Airbag Unit

NOTE: Illustrations show multifunction steering wheel (4) removed.

Release screws (1).

Detach decorative trim (3) in direction of arrow from holders (2).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove complete decorative trim (3).

Installation:

Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.

Fig 1: Identifying Decorative Trim, Holders, Screws, Steering Wheel And Removal Direction

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Feed wiring harness (4) out of associated holders.

Release screws (1) and remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (2) from decorative trim (3).

Installation:

Make sure there is a uniform gap between both multifunction steering wheel switches (2) and decorative trim (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches, Wiring Harness, Screws And Decorative Trim

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