Removal & Installation (M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove lower left instrument panel screw. Remove screw at center console. Unclip instrument panel bottom trim panel. Remove lower steering column screw. Remove headless screws on both sides of ignition switch. See Fig 1. Disconnect electrical connector. Remove ignition switch.
2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Check position of ignition switch in relation to steering wheel lock. Check position of turn indicator lever in relation to steering wheel. Secure headless screws with locking compound.

Fig 1: Removing Ignition Switch Headless Screws

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