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61 31 005 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk

WARNING:

Do not under any circumstances twist the cover (1) out of its centered position against the fixture for the steering column stalk (2).

When removed, the cover (1) of the fixture for the steering column stalk (2) is secured against turning/twisting by the lock (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Steering Column Stalk & Lock
G04750274Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Pull back fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws
G04750275Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Remove turn indicator/headlight dipping stalk.  (See 61 31 016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TURN INDICATOR/HEADLIGHT DIPPING SWITCH )

Remove stalk for windshield wipers.  (See 61 31 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR WINDSCREEN WIPERS )