61 31 006 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

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WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move steering column into "lower" and "extended" position
Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove airbag unit . See 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (BASIC STEERING WHEEL) or 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Remove steering wheel . See 32 33 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL .
Remove front section of steering column trim . See 32 31 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN COVER .
Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
Remove wood trim on instrument panel, middle . See 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove top section of steering column casing . See 32 31 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .

NOTE: Comply notes and instructions on handling fibre optic cables . See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Release screws (1).

Pull out fixture for steering column stalk (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections behind and remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Stalk And Screw

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Replacement:

NOTE: Illustration shows fixture for steering column stalk installed.

Release screws (1).

Remove steering column control (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Control And Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING .

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .