61 31 016 Removing and installing/replacing turn indicator/headlight dip lever

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Version up to 09/98:

Extend steering column up to stop and move downwards.

Open steering column casing at bottom. Refer to STEERING COLUMN LOWER TRIM SECTION .

Open steering column casing at top. Refer to STEERING COLUMN UPPER TRIM SECTION .

Press clips together at top and bottom and remove switch.

Fig 1: Pressing Clips Together At Top & Bottom

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Press together top and bottom clips and remove connector.

Fig 2: Removing Connector

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Version from 09/98:

This operation is described under:

Removing and installing/replacing steering column adjustment, refer to 61 31 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FIXTURE FOR STEERING COLUMN STALK .