61 31 040 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Windscreen Wipers

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove airbag unit. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT or REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Remove steering wheel. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) STEERING WHEEL (UP TO 03/2007) , REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL (FROM 03/2007) , or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL .
Remove FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM

Release screws (1) and remove windshield wiper switch (2) towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

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