32 31 003 Removing And Installing/Replacing Upper Section Of Steering Column Trim

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 135i, 2009 BMW 135i, and 2008 BMW 135i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

00 9 323

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: Removing Steering Column Trim At Side With Special Tool (00 9 323)

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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: Tilting Steering Column Trim

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Replacement:

Convertible: Remove hands-free microphone from steering column trim. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDSFREE MICROPHONE (CONVERTIBLE) .