61 31 221 Removing and installing/replacing both multifunction steering wheel switches

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit. See REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT or REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Release both shift paddles if necessary

Release screws (1) on left/right on back of steering wheel (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Screws

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NOTE: Both multifunction steering wheel switches (1) are connected to each other by the wiring harness (2).

Feed wiring harness (2) out of steering wheel.

Remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove both multifunction steering wheel switches (2).

Installation note:

Make sure electrical wiring is correctly routed.

Fig 3: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Switches And Plug Connection

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