61 31 231 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel module (M sports steering wheel)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 50 other vehicles, including the 2016 BMW M5, 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5, 2016 BMW 550i xDrive, 2016 BMW 550i, and 2016 BMW 535i xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE AIRBAG UNIT

Release screws (1) on steering wheel.

Release screw (2) on rear side of steering wheel.

Remove design cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Steering Wheel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release steering wheel module (2) from bracket.

Release underlying plug connector (3) from bracket and disconnect.

Remove steering wheel module (2).

Installation note:

Make sure cables are correctly routed.

Make sure the plug connections (1; 3) are correctly locked.

Make sure steering wheel module (2) and plug connection (3) are correctly seated in bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Module And Plug Connection

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.