Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)
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NOTE:
Wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove AIRBAG UNIT .
CAUTION:
While releasing the screw (2), counter support the steering wheel with the help of a second person in order to reduce the torque on the steering column!
Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead driving position.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2).
Remove steering wheel.
NOTE:
Installation note:
Only on vehicles with microencapsulated screw (2): Clean thread in the steering column and replace screw (2)!
Only on vehicles with microencapsulated screw (2): Clean thread in the steering column and replace screw (2)!
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .
NOTE:
Installation note:
Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.