32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Wheel/chassis alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit .

Move wheels/sport steering wheel into 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, see 32 33 1AZ in 32 33 STEERING WHEEL .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Screw

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Groove

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Replacement:

Remove retaining plate for multifunction steering wheel switch . See 61 31 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES (SPORT STEERING WHEEL, FROM 09/2005) .
Version with Sequential Manual Gearbox/Transmission: Remove shift paddles . See 61 31 103 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SHIFT PADDLE FOR SMG TRANSMISSION .
Version with Lane Departure Warning: Remove Lane Departure Warning motor electronics . See 61 31 233 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LANE DEPARTURE WARNING MOTOR ELECTRIC (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .