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61 31 232 Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Wheel Module Control Unit (Sports Steering Wheel)
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove airbag unit. Refer to 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (BASIC STEERING WHEEL) and 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Release screws (1).
Raise steering wheel retaining plate (2) slightly and disconnect plug connections (3).
Remove steering wheel retaining plate (2) from sports steering wheel (4).
Disconnect plug connections (1).
Installation:
Make sure plug connections (1) and leads are correctly seated in mountings (2).
Pull steering wheel module control unit (3) in direction of arrow out of sports steering wheel (4).
Installation:
Make sure steering wheel module control unit (3) is exactly seated in sports steering wheel (4).
Release screws (1).
Pull steering wheel element (2) downwards slightly and feed leads (3) through under steering wheel carrier (4).
If necessary, disconnect plug connection (5).
Remove steering wheel module control unit (6).
Installation:
Ensure correct cable routing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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