61 31 228 Replacing switch on sport steering wheel (with connected airbag unit)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove airbag unit, refer to STEERING WHEEL for year model 2001, or STEERING WHEEL for year model 2002 or STEERING WHEEL for year model 2003.
NOTE: There 2 screw variants:
Self-tapping screws.
Screws with insert nuts (secure against falling out).

Release screws (1) and (2).

Unclip complete trim (4) in direction of arrow from fixtures (3).

Disconnect plug connection underneath.

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Steering Wheel

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Release screws (1).

Detach switch on sport steering wheel (3) in direction of arrow from trim (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Switch On Sport Steering Wheel

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Installation:

Ensure gap dimension is uniform between trim (2) and switch on sport steering wheel (3).