32 32 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock Cylinder For Steering Lock (Up To 09/2005)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead
- Remove steering column trims. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM , REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN COVER , and REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
- Remove RING ANTENNA
Insert ignition key into lock cylinder in such a way that release opening (arrow) remains accessible.
Turn ignition key to "R" position.
Insert special tool 32 3 110 into release opening (arrow) until end cap (1) is released.
Slide end cap (1) to ignition key and remove with special tool 32 3 110 .
Pull out lock cylinder with end cap (1) and ignition key, turn ignition key forward and back if necessary.
Installation:
Insert lock cylinder with end cap (1) and ignition key into steering column.
Align end cap (1) by way of opening to steering column and press into place.
Turn ignition key to "zero" position and remove.