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32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel (without paddle shift)

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

Necessary preliminary work: 

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

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

Installation note: 

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

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw
G06889693Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Version with steering wheel heating: 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.

Fig 2: Aligning Sport Steering Wheel Marking
G04794487Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: