BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual: Steering wheel
- Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel
- Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel
Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel
NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove AIRBAG UNIT.
Move wheels/sports steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Unfasten plug connection.
Release screw (1) and remove sports steering wheel.
Installation note: Make sure connecting line(s) is/are correctly laid.
NOTE: There are clock springs installed with and without a mechanical anti-twist lock.
Clock spring without mechanical anti-twist lock: (recognizable at the inspection glass for the mark of the neutral position)
- Do not twist the clock spring.
- Check zero position of clock spring on steering column switch cluster.
- Zero position is correct only when yellow mark (1) is clearly visible!
Installation note:
Version with steering wheel heating: Before fitting sports steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align sports steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
Replacement:
- Reinstall BOTH SHIFT PADDLES .
- Modify DESIGN COVER.
- Modify both SWITCHES ON SPORT STEERING WHEEL .
- If necessary, modify STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS MODULE CONTROL UNIT .
Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel
NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove AIRBAG UNIT.
Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead driving position.
Disconnect plug connection.
Release screw (1) and remove steering wheel.
NOTE: There are clock springs installed with and without a mechanical anti-twist lock.
Clock spring without mechanical anti-twist lock: (recognizable at the inspection glass for the mark of the neutral position)
- Do not twist the clock spring.
- Check zero position of clock spring on steering column switch cluster.
- Zero position is correct only when yellow mark (1) is clearly visible!
Installation note:
Before fitting steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
Replacement:
- Modify design cover.
- Modify multifunction steering wheel switch.
- If necessary, modify steering wheel electronics module control unit.
REPLACING DESIGN COVER FOR SPORT STEERING WHEEL
NOTE: Procedure is described under removing SWITCHES for multifunction steering wheel.
Steering column
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