Removal & Installation (Without AIRBAG)

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage turn signal cancelling cams. Set turn signal to center position.

Remove BMW emblem.
Unscrew screw. Mark position of steering wheel relative to steering spindle. Pull off steering wheel. See Fig 1 .
Coat slip ring with grease. See Fig 2 .
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel

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Fig 2: Locating Slip Ring

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