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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System Overview
The Active Blind Spot Detection system is available as an option on the
F01/F02.
Fig. 78: Overview Of Active Blind Spot Detection System On F01/F02
ACTIVE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS CHART
Driver's door mirror
Steering column switch cluster
Steering wheel with steering wheel module
Wireless charging tray- Forgotten warning
General information
If the vehicle is equipped with the forgotten
warning function, a warning can be output if a
mobile phone with Qi capability was forgotten in
the wireless charging tray when leaving the vehicle.
The forgotten warning is displayed in the instrument
cluster
Activating
Via iDrive:
