61 31 231 Removing and installing/renewing steering wheel module control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work

Remove airbag unit . See 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) or 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT .

NOTE: Steering wheel cover is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Remove control unit for steering wheel module (1) from steering wheel (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Module Control Unit

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove steering wheel electronics control unit (2).

Installation note:

Make sure electronic steering wheel module (2) is fitted correctly.

Fig 2: Identifying Electronic Steering Wheel Module And Plug Connection

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