{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-sl-r231-multifunction-steering-wheel-buttons-replacement-2012-2020","title":"Mercedes-Benz SL R231 Multifunction steering wheel buttons replacement (2012 - 2020)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGive your \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz SL R231\u003c\/strong\u003e back its factory-standard steering wheel controls with this precision-matched multifunction button replacement set.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to the original factory specifications of the R231 platform, these buttons return \u003cstrong\u003efull tactile precision and the polished premium look\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines the SL's driver-focused cockpit — keeping every function exactly where your hands expect it to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are refreshing the interior of a high-mileage roadster or correcting worn controls that no longer register reliably, this set restores direct fingertip access to your vehicle's key systems without disrupting the purposeful, driver-first design language Mercedes-Benz built into the \u003ca title=\"Interior Car Parts \u0026amp; Accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/europremiumparts.com\/collections\/interior-car-parts-accessories\"\u003eSL's interior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Set of Multifunction Buttons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis replacement kit includes a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete set of 12 multifunction steering wheel buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering all standard steering wheel controls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Directional arrows (Up, Down, Left, Right) and OK button\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Return \/ Back button\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Volume + and Volume –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Mute function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Call pick-up and hang-up buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Voice control button\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach button is clearly labeled and engineered to provide accurate, responsive feedback during everyday driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOEM-Style Fit and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailored specifically to the \u003cstrong\u003eSL R231 steering wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e, these buttons seat directly into the original housings with no trimming or modification. The color match, surface texture, printed legends, and tactile click are calibrated to the factory-installed parts, so once fitted there is nothing to distinguish them from the original equipment — exactly what a flagship roadster deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDurable Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality ABS plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, these buttons are engineered to handle the repeated use and open-top exposure that comes with roadster ownership. UV resistance keeps the legends legible and the surface consistent over time, while the clip mechanism holds each button firmly in place through years of daily operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #333; border-radius: 8px; padding: 40px; background-color: #f9f9f9; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin: 50px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); text-align: center;\"\u003eDIY-Tutorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e T20 Torx screwdriver, thin Torx-style tool (for the airbag springs), small tray or cup for screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Safety first: \u003c\/strong\u003eDisconnect your battery before touching anything on the steering wheel. Wait at least 1 minute after disconnecting to let the airbag system fully discharge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/bmw_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement_3.png?v=1777913678\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Find the airbag access holes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOn the back of the steering wheel, look for the access holes at roughly the 4:40 position (these are not the holes sitting directly behind the buttons, we will get to them later). Insert your thin tool and angle it until you feel the spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you feel the spring, push it in. The airbag releases on that side. Do the same on the other side and the airbag pops right out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement_10.png?v=1777965235\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/bmw_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement_1_99faf4ce-f01d-452c-930d-3c3b0e2d28bb.png?v=1777913857\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Unplug and set the airbag aside\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePull the connector clip to unplug the airbag from its harness. Set it face-up on a flat, stable surface. Never lay an airbag face-down or leave it somewhere it could fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Remove the surround trim panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse your T20 to remove the 2 screws on the surround trim panel surrounding the airbag cover (one left and one right).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also 2 screws on the back of the wheel — get these ones out too before pulling the trim off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement9_c07ba6ea-51b7-47dd-b1d6-970db741b4e4.jpg?v=1777971664\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Unscrew the switch panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRemove the 3 T20 screws that hold the switch panel in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-10_b59cfecf-d705-4bf1-87a9-9c6190bc179c.jpg?v=1777971560\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Take apart the button panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePull the panel out and flip it over. You'll see a side clip. Remove it using a flat screwdriver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-12_d8e0a9d0-58c0-49f3-946c-7413b768935c.jpg?v=1777972100\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, using a flat screwdriver again, unclip the buttons from the front.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-13.png?v=1777967467\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central and top buttons hold on to one more clip that you will have to undo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-14.png?v=1777967608\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Reassemble in reverse order\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePut the new buttons onto the switch panel by simply pressing them in with your fingers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-15.jpg?v=1777968193\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReassemble the \u003cstrong\u003ebuttons switch panel \u003c\/strong\u003eback on its module. You should hear a \"click\". Then tighten the 3 screws holding it in place on the steering wheel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-10_b59cfecf-d705-4bf1-87a9-9c6190bc179c.jpg?v=1777971560\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen the \u003cstrong\u003esurround trim\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 front screws and 2 back screw):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement9_c07ba6ea-51b7-47dd-b1d6-970db741b4e4.jpg?v=1777971664\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlug the airbag back in, align it with the pointy end facing up, and press it in until it clicks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-16.jpg?v=1777971354\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Reconnect your battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlug the battery back in. Turn the wheel all the way left then all the way right to reset the system, then test your steering wheel buttons to confirm everything works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/bmw_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement_3.png?v=1777913678\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz SL R231 models from 2012 to 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e, including SL 400, SL 500, SL 550, SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG variants, equipped with a multifunction steering wheel.\u003cbr\u003ePlease verify your steering wheel button layout before ordering to ensure compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost-Effective OEM Alternative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore your SL's steering wheel to factory standard without the main dealer price. This replacement set delivers OEM-level fit, appearance, and responsiveness at a price that makes sense for a car you intend to keep in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes \u003cstrong\u003efree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e and is covered by a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing confidence and peace of mind with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our full Mercedes-Benz accessories range to further enhance the interior and exterior of your SL R231.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also recommend our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/sofresh-11\/collections\/610934489418\" title=\"Black Performance Front Grilles\"\u003eblack front grilles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/europremiumparts.com\/collections\/dynamic-led-lighting\" title=\"Dynamic LED Lighting\"\u003eLED Dynamic turn signals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto complete the look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade your car's interior style today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Premium Parts","offers":[{"title":"Mercedes CLA C117 Pre-Facelift (2013-2016) \/ Black","offer_id":63461276942666,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mercedes CLA C117 Pre-Facelift (2013-2016) \/ Matte Chrome","offer_id":63461287657802,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mercedes CLA C117 Post-Facelift (2016-2019) \/ Black","offer_id":63461276975434,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mercedes CLA C117 Post-Facelift (2016-2019) \/ Matte Chrome","offer_id":63461287690570,"sku":null,"price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/Mercedes-Benz-G-Class-W463-Multifunction-steering-wheel-buttons-replacement-2012-2018.png?v=1762866666","url":"https:\/\/europremiumparts.com\/it\/products\/mercedes-benz-sl-r231-multifunction-steering-wheel-buttons-replacement-2012-2020","provider":"Euro Premium Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}