32 31 090 Removing and installing/replacing steering column

Necessary preliminary work:

Move steering column into "extended" position.
Disconnect battery earth lead.
Remove steering wheel . See 32 33 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL or 32 33 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL .
Remove upper and lower steering column shroud . See 32 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD or 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (US ONLY) .
Remove STEERING COLUMN CONTROL PANEL .
Unclip wiring harness and place to one side.
REMOVE universal joint with corrugated tube.

Undo nuts (1) at bottom of steering column.

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts Of Steering Column

G09947060

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure steering column against falling out.

Undo nuts (1) at top of steering column.

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .

Remove steering column by pulling upward.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts Of Steering Column

G09947061

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation:

Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up!