61 31 227 Replacing left and right switches on sport steering wheel

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove airbag unit. Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .

Release screws (1).

Unclip switches on sport steering wheel (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove switches from steering wheel (2).

Fig 1: View Of Switches On Sport Steering Wheel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Make sure connecting cable (3) is correctly routed.