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Removing and installing/replacing steering
column

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Slide upper section of steering spindle into steering column

(see Replacing steering spindle sleeve)

Remove fixture for steering column stalks

Disconnect plug connections (1, 2).

If necessary, remove interlock cable from steering column.

Expose wiring harness and remove from cable duct (3).

Turn holder (5) approx. 45

°

 downwards and remove.

Remove plug connection (4) from holder (5) and disconnect.

Release screws (1, 2).

Tightening torque 32 31 6AZ

.

Unscrew nuts.

Remove steering column towards rear through instrument panel.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 32 31 15AZ

.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing steering column

BMW AG - TIS

11.02.2013  12:43

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