32 33 010 Removing and installing (replacing) M sports steering wheel

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove AIRBAG UNIT

Move wheels/sports steering wheel into straight-ahead position.

Disconnect and detach plug connections (1).

Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

Installation note:

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

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Sport Steering Wheel Plug Connections And Screw

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Fig 2: Identifying Sport Steering Wheel Plug Connections

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NOTE: There are clock springs installed with and without a mechanical anti-twist lock.
Clock spring without mechanical anti-twist lock: (recognizable at the inspection glass for the mark of the neutral position)

Do not twist the clock spring.
Check zero position of clock spring on steering column switch cluster.
Zero position is correct only when yellow mark (1) is clearly visible!

Installation note:

Before fitting sports steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.

Align sports steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.

Fig 3: Identifying Sports Steering Wheel Marking

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Replacement:

Modify SHIFT PADDLES
Modify both MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
Modify DESIGN COVER for sports steering wheel at front and rear
Modify STEERING WHEEL MODULE CONTROL UNIT
If necessary, modify the LANE DEPARTURE WARNING engine electrical system