32 33 000 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG UNIT

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

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove steering wheel.

Installation note:

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

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Plug Connection And Screw (32 33 000)

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

Before fitting steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Marks On Steering Column (32 33 000)

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Modify DESIGN COVER
Modify MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
If necessary, modify STEERING WHEEL MODULE CONTROL UNIT