BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering column shroud
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove TOP SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN CASING.
- Move steering column in "top" and "extended" position.
Press retaining lugs outwards a little and unclip steering column shroud downwards.
Installation note:
Align steering column shroud by means of retaining lugs to steering column and press up as far as it will go.
Press steering column shroud on both sides together a little and then press upwards completely until retaining lugs snap into place.
Check installation position, correct if necessary.
Tilt steering column shroud in downward direction.
If necessary, unlock plug connection (1) on steering column adjustment switch and (2) emergency starting aerial and disconnect.
Remove steering column shroud lower section.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
NOTE: The steering angle sensor is integrated in the EPS steering gear!
Steering column
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Removing and installing/replacing steering column
Necessary preliminary work:
Move steering column into "extended" position.
Disconnect battery earth lead.
Remove steering wheel .
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Reinforcement plate (bonded)
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a point described in the repair
instructions.
A reinforcement plate is bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Observe notes on REPAIR STAGE 2.
NOTE:
The following graphics serve as general illustrations of reinf ...
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