BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Steering And Wheel Alignment / Steering Column
BMW 7 Series: Steering Column
- Electrical Steering Column Adjustment Normalization
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Column
- Replacing Steering Shaft Sleeve
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Electrical Steering Column Adjustment Normalization
NOTE: Normalization must be carried out after the following work:
Removal or replacement of control panel in heater-A/C system or of
steering column
Repair work to electric steering column adjustm
Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Column
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the coil spring cassette, it is necessary to
remove the
steering wheel because of the absence of a steering column lock!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Move steering colum
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 sh
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Starter With Mounting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD.
Remove right ENGINE SUPPORT ARM.
Release connector (1) and remove.
Slacken nut (2).
Tightening torque 12 42 2AZ.
Detach starter positive cable.
Fig. 60: Identifying
Safety At Work
1.1 Working with aluminium dust
Wear a fine dust mask.
E52 only: Use an explosion-proof extractor system (refer to Service
Information 5 01 00 532).
Note national regulations.
1.2 Removing sealant
Hydrochloric acid is created when PVC sealing material is heated to
temperatures in excess o
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