32 33 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Wheel (BMW ALPINA B7)

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IMPORTANT: Do not twist volute spring cassette.
When installing, make sure that the locking pin on the rear side of the steering wheel engages in the driver recess.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit . See 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (BASIC STEERING WHEEL) .
Move steering wheel to straight-ahead position

Replacement only:

Release screws (1).

IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage!
Carefully remove multifunction steering wheel switches with decorative strips and retaining plate (2) from steering wheel.

Disconnect plug connections on rear side.

Installation:

Make sure connecting cables are correctly routed.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Plate And Screw

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Make sure that decorative strips and both multifunction steering wheel switches are correctly positioned on steering wheel (guide pins must not be damaged).

Tightening torque 32 33 2AZ . See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unfasten plug connection.

Remove connecting lead(s) from steering wheel.

Release screw (1) and remove 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 AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Releasing Steering Wheel Screw

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Installation:

Locking pin (1) must engage in recess of driver (2).

Align steering wheel using grooved toothing to steering column and attach.

Fig 3: Engaging Locking Pin In Recess Of Driver

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