32 33 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Wheel (BMW ALPINA B7)
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 (BMW ALPINA B7) .
- Move steering wheel to straight-ahead position
Replacement only:
Release screws (1).
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.
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. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .
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. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .
Installation:
Locking pin (1) must engage in recess of driver (2).
Align steering wheel using grooved toothing to steering column and attach.