61 31 103 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Shift Paddle For SMG Transmission

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCH

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Remove shift paddle (3) from steering wheel (4).

Installation:

Make sure electrical leads are correctly routed
Make sure shift paddle (3) is correctly seated

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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