32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Wheel/chassis alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit

M3 with twin clutch transmission

Set road wheels/steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (2) for steering wheel heating.

Release screw (3) and remove steering wheel (4).

Installation:

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ . See 32 33 STEERING WHEEL .

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel, Plug Connection And Screw

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Replacement:

Modify shift paddles (5) . See 61 31 131 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SHIFT PADDLE FOR TRANSMISSION (TWIN CLUTCH TRANSMISSION) (M3) .

Move wheels/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Release screw (1) and remove sport steering wheel.

Installation:

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ . See 32 33 STEERING WHEEL .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Screw

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Installation:

Align sport steering wheel using markings (1) to steering column and attach.

Replacement:

Modify sport steering wheel cover/switches . See 61 31 229 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH SWITCHES ON SPORT STEERING WHEEL .

Fig 3: Aligning Sport Steering Wheel Using Markings

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