32 33 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Sport Steering Wheel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT:

Do not twist volute spring cassette.

When installing, make sure that the driver on the rear side of the sport steering wheel engages in the corresponding opening of the volute spring cassette.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove AIRBAG UNIT

Move sport steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

Secure volute spring cassette with adhesive tape against twisting.

Installation:

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque: 32 33 1AZ . See STEERING ARMS for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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Installation:

If necessary, move wheels to straight-ahead position.

Align sport steering wheel using grooved toothing (1) to steering column and attach.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Installation Positions

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

IMPORTANT:

Risk of breakage!

Carefully remove multifunction steering wheel switches (2) with decorative strip (3) and retaining plate (4) from sport steering wheel.

Disconnect plug connections on rear side.

Remove connecting lead from sport steering wheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Switches With Decorative Strip And Retaining Plate

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Installation:

Make sure connecting lead is correctly laid.

Make sure that decorative strip (3) and multifunction steering wheel switches (2) are correctly positioned on sport steering wheel (guide pins must not be damaged).

Tightening torque: 32 33 2AZ . See STEERING ARMS for specs.

Version with Sequential Manual Gearbox/Transmission: remove SHIFT PADDLES .

Version with Lane Departure Warning: Remove LANE DEPARTURE WARNING MOTOR ELECTRICS .