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.
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Fig. 95: Locating Bulkhead Cover Bolts
Press in latch mechanism from the footwell and press out sleeve (1) from the bulkhead.
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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.
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Fig. 97: Identifying Sleeve And Sealing
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Closing the trunk lid
Safety information
Warning
An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle
and can endanger occupants and other traffic
participants or damage the vehicle in the event
of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.
In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the car's
interior. The
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WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
REMOVE BOTH INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS.
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remove both control sensors.
Remove both monitoring sensors.
Picture shows the left side,
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