61 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing ignition starter switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, and 2007 BMW X3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead, see 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead
- Remove lower section of steering column trim, see 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Remove sealing varnish and release headless setscrews (1).
Detach ignition starter switch (2) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Secure headless setscrews (1) with sealing varnish.
Open lock (3) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug (4) from ignition starter switch (2).