61 31 113 Removing and installing/replacing both shift paddles for automatic transmission

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove BOTH MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES

Disassembly of the steering wheel is not necessary!

Removal:

Disconnect connector and release screws (1).

Remove shift paddles (2) towards the rear and feed out associated cables.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Screws

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Installation:

Feed in cables from the rear and join shift paddles (2).

Connect connector and tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 4AZ .

NOTE: Ensure shift paddles (2) are correctly fitted.

Fig 2: Tightening Steering Wheel Screws

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Installation note:

Make sure the cable routing (1) is correct!

The cable (1) must be routed between the ring (2) and the pin (3) as shown.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

The cable (1) must not be in contact with the pin (3)!

Fig 3: Locating Cable Routing

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