32 33 001 Removing and installing / replacing steering wheel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit, refer to 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT .

Move steering wheel/front wheels to straight-ahead position.

Pull out lead(s), slide a small screwdriver at outside centre into plug connection(s) and carefully pull out plug(s) using lead(s).

Release screw (1).

Remove steering wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Ensuring Locking Pin Engages In Recess Of Driver

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Steering wheel can only be installed in one position on steering spindle (serration).

Replacement only:

Remove steering wheel retaining plate.

Version with Sequential Manual Gearbox/Transmission: remove shift paddles.