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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Service - Engine Oil (N63)
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant
protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective
apron.
IMPORTANT: Carry out the engine oil service only when the engine is at
operating
temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil
Driver Assistance Functions
Depending on the equipment specification, two driver assistance functions
that act on the longitudinal dynamics
of the vehicle can be integrated in the ICM control unit:
Cruise control with braking function (Dynamic Cruise Control, DCC) and
Active cruise control with stop&go function (ACC St
