32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport 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 plug connection (1).
Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.
Installation note:
Only on vehicles with microencapsulated screw: Clean thread in the steering column and replace screw!
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .
Make sure connecting line(s) is/are correctly laid.
Installation note:
Align sport steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
Replacement:
- If necessary, remount BOTH SHIFT PADDLES
- Remount the DESIGN COVER
- Remount both SWITCHES ON THE STEERING WHEEL
- If applicable, remount the STEERING WHEEL MODULE