32 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column trim

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2013 BMW 128i, 2012 BMW 128i, 2011 BMW 128i, 2010 BMW 128i, and 2009 BMW 128i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 9 323

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency SOS call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency SOS call system).

After installation:

Read out fault memory and delete entries

Move steering column in "bottom" and "extended" position.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Unclip steering column trim (1) at side with special tool 00 9 323 .

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Trim

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tilt steering column trim (1) towards front.

Unclip steering column gap cover (2) from steering column trim.

Installation:

Tilt steering column trim towards rear, align by way of locks to lower section (of steering column trim) and press down.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Trim And Steering Column Gap Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

E88, E93: Remove hands-free microphone from steering column trim . See 84 11 555 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDSFREE MICROPHONE .