32 43 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Unit For Active Front Steering
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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove RIGHT ENTRANCE STRIP
- Remove RIGHT FRONT SEAT
- Disconnect battery negative lead
- If necessary, remove front right floor mat
- Remove SIDE TRIM IN FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL
IMPORTANT:
Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!
Fold back front right floor trim.
Remove kickplate in footwell in front of and next to control unit; if necessary, cut along specified lines with knife and secure later with adhesive tape.
Release screws (1) and lay grounding cable to one side.
Installation:
Secure grounding cable as illustrated to retaining plate.
Tightening torque: 32 43 1AZ . See ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING for specs.
Raise active front steering control unit and turn over.
Disconnect plug connections and remove active front steering control unit.
After installation:
- Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING
- ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING
- Teach in mid-position for power steering