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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit, refer to appropriate RESTRAINTS article. See AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT

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 Steering Wheel Trim

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Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Removing Switch From Sport Steering Wheel Trim

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Installation:

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