BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Steering And Wheel Alignment / Steering Column / Replacing Steering Shaft Sleeve
BMW 7 Series: Replacing Steering Shaft Sleeve
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove stiffening plate (all N73/S63 and F12 N63)
- Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM (only N63/N73/S63)
- Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTERS CYLINDERS 5-8 (only N63/N73/S63)
- Remove heat shield on bulkhead (only N63/N73/S63)
- Release UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH CORRUGATED TUBING on "bottom section of steering shaft"
- Remove TRIM PANEL for pedal assembly
Release bolts and remove bulkhead cover (1) with gaiter.
.png)
Fig. 95: Locating Bulkhead Cover Bolts
Press in latch mechanism from the footwell and press out sleeve (1) from the bulkhead.
.png)
Fig. 96: Pressing Out Sleeve From Bulkhead
Check installation position.
Press sleeve (1) from the engine compartment out into the bulkhead! Latch mechanisms of the sleeve must noticeably engage.
-> To check: Visual inspection in footwell! Spray sealing lip (2) of the sleeve with silicone spray.
Mount bulkhead cover.
Make sure sealing lip is correctly seated.
.png)
Fig. 97: Identifying Sleeve And Sealing
READ NEXT:
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
Procedure After Airbag Triggering As Result Of An Accident
Check and/or replace following components after airbag triggering:
Satellites (control unit + sensor)
Components
Satellite, A-/B-pillar, left/right
Satellite, front door
Satellite, rear seat
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Solenoid Valves On Left Side
(N63)
IMPORTANT: Always check that the solenoid valves are clean during removal
and
installation.
Possible malfunctions if valves are contaminated:
Irregular operation
OBD incorrect entry
Poor exhaust gas values
Low engine performance
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not clean solenoid valves with co
Side collision mitigation- Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The side collision mitigation activates automatically
after departure if the function was switched
on at the end of the last trip.
Switching on manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety system
is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were swit
© 2019-2025 Copyright www.bmw7g11.com
