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Necessary preliminary tasks

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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).

Fig 1: Removing Sport Steering Wheel Cover And Screws
G04726389Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed.

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 Screws, Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches And Decorative Trim
G04727612Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.