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61 31 131 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for transmission (twin clutch transmission) (M3)

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Necessary preliminary tasks 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (3).

Feed out wiring harness (2) and remove shift paddle for transmission (5) in direction of arrow from steering wheel (4).

Fig 1: Removing Wiring Harness
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Installation: 

Make sure shift paddle

for transmission (5) is correctly seated on steering wheel (4)

Make sure wiring harness (2) is laid correctly.