X Series E70 X5 3.0Sd (M57T2) OFFRD
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Removing and installing/replacing steering
column
Important!
To avoid damaging the coil spring cassette, it is necessary to
remove the steering wheel because of the absence of a
steering column lock!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Disconnect battery negative lead
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Remove steering wheel
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Remove steering column trims
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Move steering column into "extended" position
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Replacement only: Remove steering column switch cluster
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Remove trim panel for pedal assembly.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unclip wiring harness (2) from steering column.
Installation:
Replace damaged wiring harness holder.
Make sure wiring harness is in correct position.
Remove air duct in footwell.
Release clamping screw (1) and slide splined shaft (2) into
steering column.
Installation:
Do not damage splined shaft (2).
Make sure shim (3) is in correct position.
Recut thread.
Replace clamping screw.
Clamping screw must rest in groove of upper steering spindle.
No kinking permitted!
RA Removing and installing/replacing steering column
BMW AG - TIS
05.02.2013 04:56
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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