32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Set road wheels/steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (2) for steering wheel heating.

Release screw (3) and remove steering wheel (4).

Installation:

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Installation:

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel, Plug Connections, Shift Paddles, And Screw

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Installation:

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

Replacement

Modify sport steering wheel cover/switches See 61 31 229 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH SWITCHES ON SPORT STEERING WHEEL or 32 33... REPLACING COVER FOR SPORT STEERING WHEEL .

Fig 2: Aligning Sport Steering Wheel To Steering Column Using Markings
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