BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column shroud

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension / Steering column / Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column shroud

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

Pull steering column gap cover up carefully and clip out gap cover.

Suspension

Pull steering column shroud (1) up.

Clip steering column gap cover (1) out of steering column shroud upper section.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Carefully pull steering column shroud upper section (1) upward at rear and clip out.

Suspension

Removing and installing/replacing universal joint with corrugated tubing

IMPORTANT: After the steering shaft has been loosened on the steering gear/steering column, do not turn the steering wheel any more. If th ...

Replacing steering column adjustment lever

Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove : trim panel for pedal mechanism. Release nuts (1) from footwell and detach adjustment lever. Installation ...

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