61 31 008 Removing and installing steering column switch cluster

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WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
Do not under any circumstances turn the steering column switch cluster when the steering wheel is removed.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove steering wheel . See 32 33 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL or 32 33 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL .

Unclip steering column shroud upper and lower sections (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 61 31 3AZ .

Remove steering column switch cluster (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Not applicable to: F25

Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Switch Cluster

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of START-UP / adjustment of active front steering.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove steering column switch cluster (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Switch Cluster With Plug Connection

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Not applicable to F25.

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Vehicles with active steering:
- Steering angle sensor is adjusted by means of INITIAL OPERATION / ADJUSTMENT of active front steering.