61 31 006 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk (from 09/2005)

WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection ).
Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove steering wheel . See STEERING WHEEL .
Remove front section of steering column trim . See 32 31 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN COVER .
Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
Remove top section of steering column casing. See 32 31 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
If necessary, remove deformation element for steering column trim.

Disconnect plug connections from rear on fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Release screws (1).

Remove fixture for steering column switch (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment.

On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation / adjustment of active front steering. See 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .

Fig 1: Identifying Column Stalk And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Remove turn indicator/headlight dipping switch .
Remove windshield wiper switch .
If necessary, remove cruise control switch .
Remove volute spring cassette .
Carry out vehicle programming/coding .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .
On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation / adjustment of active front steering. See 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .