32 33 010 Removing and installing (replacing) M Sports 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:
Chassis/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/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect and detach plug connections (1).
Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.
Installation note:
Only on vehicles with microencapsulated screw (2): Clean thread in the steering column and replace screw (2)!
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .
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)
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 sport steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align sport steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
Replacement:
- Modify SHIFT PADDLES
- Remount both SWITCHES ON THE STEERING WHEEL
- Modify DESIGN COVER for sports steering wheel at front and rear
- Remount the STEERING WHEEL MODULE
- If necessary, modify the LANE DEPARTURE WARNING ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM