IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Overview of wiring harness section for ignition and injectors.
Unlock and remove connector (1) from control unit.
Release wiring harness from clamps (1).
NOTE: This procedure is applicable to all cylinders.
Unlock and disconnect connector (1) at injectors.
Slacken nut (1) and remove ground cable (3).
NOTE: This procedure is applicable to all cylinders.
Release connector catch (1) at ignition coil (2) and pull off connector.
Unlock retaining lug (1) in direction of arrow.
Pull cable channel (2) from cylinder head cover.
Pull out and remove wiring harness section for injectors and ignition coils.
NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Steering column: 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 the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering
box/steering column, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the ...