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Removing and installing/replacing steering
angle sensor

Warning!

Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.

After installation:

Replacement only: Carry out programming/coding

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead

Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom left

Release clamping screw.

Move steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove
ignition key.

Press down on steering spindle.

Installation:

Clamping screw must rest in retaining groove of upper steering
spindle.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ

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Unfasten cable clip.

Detach steering angle sensor (1) from steering spindle.

Installation:

Pin of pivot mounting (2) must snap into place in steering angle
sensor (1).

Important!

Secure cable with cable tie so that it is not tensioned when
steering column is extended and retracted.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing steering angle sensor

BMW AG - TIS

10.02.2013  23:16

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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