61 31 016 Removing and installing / replacing dip switch for direction of travel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Remove steering wheel, refer to STEERING WHEEL .

Remove instrument paneling at bottom left.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Paneling At Bottom Left

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Unscrew screw.

Fig 2: Unscrewing Bottom Trim Panel Screw (Bottom)

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Pull bottom trim panel to the side out of the clips.

Fig 3: Pulling Bottom Trim Panel To Side Out Of Clips

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Remove screw and take off lower section of steering-column paneling.

Fig 4: Removing Screw And Taking Off Lower Section Of Steering-Column Panelling

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Remove screw for holder of steering-column stalk.

Fig 5: Removing Screw For Holder Of Steering-Column Stalk

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Lever off holder in downwards direction using a screwdriver.

Fig 6: Levering Off Holder In Downwards Direction Using Screwdriver

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Compress retainers on both sides and pull out lever.

Fig 7: Compressing Retainers On Both Sides And Pulling Out Lever

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Loosen cable straps on steering column.

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation:

Do not damage self-cancelling cam of turn-indicator lever.

Move turn-indicator lever to middle position, then install.