62 10 100 Removing and installing/replacing steering column rev counter

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Attention!

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE

Release screws (1).

Carefully pull rev counter (2) in direction of arrow.

Raise trim panel (3) in direction of arrow and unlock the connector housing behind it.

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Installation note:

Make sure rev counter wiring harness is correctly laid.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Rev Counter

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

CARRY OUT PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .