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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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
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:
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
IMPORTANT: Use of supplied gloves is mandatory
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display field.
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DAMAGE (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear WHEEL
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
Open housing cover.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Installation:
Ensure proper locking of plug connector a