BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

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.

Steering Wheel
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.

Steering Wheel
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.

Steering Wheel
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.

Steering Wheel
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.

Steering Wheel
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.

Steering Wheel
Fig. 103: Removing Design Cover Of Steering Wheel

    READ NEXT:

     Steering Wheel For Airbag

     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

    SEE MORE:

     Removing And Installing Or Replacing Airbag Module On Front Passenger Side

    IMPORTANT: Operations on pyrotechnical devices may only be carried out by authorized experts. Improper, unauthorized operations may result in serious dangers. Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from performing any operations on this system. WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTI

     Replacing Vacuum Hose For Brake Booster

    IMPORTANT: Before beginning work, fully press the brake pedal several times to reduce the vacuum pressure in the brake booster. This makes it easier to remove the vacuum hose. Vacuum hose and non-return valve are welded together and are replaced together as a single unit. Necessary preliminary tas

    © 2019-2025 Copyright www.bmw7g11.com