Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove AIRBAG UNIT

Set road wheels/steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (2) for steering wheel heating.

Release screw (3) and remove steering wheel (4).

Installation:

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel, Plug Connection And Steering Wheel Screw

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Installation:

If necessary, modify shift paddles. See 61 31 113 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH SHIFT PADDLES FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Installation:

Align sport steering wheel using markings (1) to steering column and attach.