61 31 006 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

WARNING:

Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.

With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist fixture for steering column stalk!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove steering wheel . See 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Remove top section of steering column casing . See 32 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .

Release screws (1).

Pull back fixture for steering column switch (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections behind and remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Installation:

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .

On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation /adjustment of active front steering.

Fig 1: Pulling Back Fixture For Steering Column Switch

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Remove volute spring cassette
Carry out vehicle programming/coding
NOTE:
- If replacement of the steering column switch cluster is initiated via Progman, the steering column switch cluster is coded indirectly via the DSC control unit
- If coding is cancelled, first adjust the steering angle sensor; this makes a brand-new steering column switch cluster coding-compatible again if necessary
- Then code the DSC control unit again
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment
NOTE:
- If steering angle sensor adjustment is cancelled, first code the DSC control unit
- Then adjust the steering angle sensor again
Vehicles with active front steering:
- Steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation/adjustment of active front steering
- If necessary, proceed in accordance with instructions