BMW 7 Series: 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
- Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Move wheels/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.
Installation note: Make sure connecting line(s) is/are correctly laid.
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ.
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Fig. 98: Identifying Steering Wheel Plug Connection And Screw (32 33 010)
Installation note: Version with steering wheel heating: Before fitting sport steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align sport steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
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Fig. 99: Identifying Marks On Steering Column (32 33 010)
Replacement
- Modify both SWITCHES ON SPORT STEERING WHEEL
- Modify DESIGN COVER
- If necessary, modify STEERING WHEEL MODULE CONTROL UNIT
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL
NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead driving position.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2) and remove steering wheel.
Installation note: Make sure connecting line(s) is/are correctly laid.
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ.
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Fig. 100: Identifying Steering Wheel Plug Connection And Screw (32 33 000)
Installation note: Before fitting steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
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Fig. 101: Identifying Marks On Steering Column (32 33 000)
Replacement
- Modify DESIGN COVER
- Modify MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
- If necessary, modify STEERING WHEEL MODULE CONTROL UNIT
Replacing Design Cover For Sport Steering Wheel
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove AIRBAG UNIT
- Remove BOTH SWITCHES FROM SPORT STEERING WHEEL
Unclip design cover in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 102: Removing Design Cover Of Steering Wheel
REPLACING STEERING WHEEL DESIGN COVER
Necessary preliminary tasks
- REMOVE AIRBAG UNIT
Unclip design cover in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 103: Removing Design Cover Of Steering Wheel
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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
Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the
airbag unit.
Comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling components with
gas generators.
Do not exert any force on t
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Remote Control Parking
Concept
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven
out in reverse in the case of suitable forwardparking
spaces, for instance a garage. The driver
is not in the vehicle, but controls the parking procedure
responsibly from the outside using the
BMW display key.
Stop the vehicles manually in the c
Operating concept
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to
