61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch

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Special tools required:

61 3 120

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG UNIT

NOTE: Illustration shows steering wheel removed.

Release screws (1).

Remove retaining plate for steering wheel (2) from standard steering wheel (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Standard Steering Wheel, Retaining Plate And Screws

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NOTE: Illustrations depict removal of the right multifunction steering wheel switch. The left multifunction steering wheel switch is removed in the same way.

Release screws (1).

Unclip right multifunction steering wheel switch (2) at point (3).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove right multifunction steering wheel switch (2) with decorative strip.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Switch, Guide Pins And Screws

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Installation:

Make sure guide pins (4) are correctly seated.

Make sure electrical leads (5) are correctly routed.

Installation:

Observe the following work steps to adjust the correct gap dimensions between decorative strips and airbag unit.

Fit steering wheel retaining plate (1) with decorative strip (2) not yet screwed down on special tool 61 3 120 .
Tighten screws (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Retaining Plate With Decorative Strip
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Unlock catch (1) and remove right multifunction steering wheel switch (2) in direction of arrow from decorative strip (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Right Multifunction Steering Wheel Switch And Decorative Strip

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