32 33 000 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel (standard steering wheel)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 BMW 330i xDrive and 2017 BMW 330i xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

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Installation note:

Only on vehicles with microencapsulated screw (2): Clean thread in the steering column and replace screw (2)!

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Installation note:

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

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