BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Steering Column Switch Cluster

WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.

Do not under any circumstances turn the steering column switch cluster when the steering wheel is removed.

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove steering wheel.

Unclip steering column shroud upper and lower sections (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 61 31 3AZ.

Remove steering column switch cluster (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT.

On vehicles with active steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of STARTUP /adjustment of active steering.

Fig. 212: Removing Steering Column Switch Cluster

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove steering column switch cluster (2).

Fig. 213: Identifying Steering Column Switch Cluster With Plug Connection

Replacement:

• Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
• Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
• Vehicles with active steering:
  • Steering angle sensor is adjusted by means of INITIAL OPERATION/ADJUSTMENT of active front steering
  • If necessary, proceed in accordance with instructions

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING USB INTERFACE CONNECTING SOCKET

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove SWITCH FOR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION

NOTE: Open glove box

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock retaining clips (2) on left/right.

Press out USB interface connecting socket (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 214: Pressing Out USB Interface Connecting Socket

Installation note: Retaining clips (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure USB interface connecting socket (3) is correctly seated.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING BUTTON FOR STEERING WHEEL HEATING

Operation is described in:

Remove SWITCH FOR STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CENTER CONSOLE OPERATING UNIT

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM

Release screws (1).

Remove center console operating unit (2) from center console trim (3).

Fig. 215: Identifying Centre Console Operating Unit With Screws And Centre Console Trim

Installation note: For an uniform join, press center console operating unit (1) sideways up against center console trim (3).

Centering ribs (1) must touch the center console trim (3).

Fig. 216: Identifying Centering Ribs On Centre Console Trim

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CHROME TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove PANEL FOR TAILGATE
• Remove left rear light

Release screws (1).

Remove chrome trim (2) from rear light (3).

Fig. 217: Identifying Chrome Trim With Screws And Rear Light

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH COVER

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 1AZ.

Remove gear selector switch (2) from center console (3) and unlock and disconnect plug connection underneath.

Installation note: Align gear selector switch (2) centrally.

Fig. 218: Identifying Gear Selector Switch With Screws And Centre Console

Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING LIGHT OPERATING FACILITY

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove decorative strip on dashboard on left

Release screws (1).

Remove light operating facility (2) from left decorative strip (3).

Fig. 219: Identifying Light Operating Facility With Screws And Left Decorative Strip

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS MODULE CONTROL UNIT

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove AIRBAG UNIT

NOTE: For purposes of clarity.

Graphic shows steering wheel trim removed.

Remove steering wheel electronics control unit (1) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections behind.

Remove steering wheel electronics control unit (1).

Fig. 220: Removing Steering Wheel Electronics Control Unit

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING SWITCH FOR STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• REMOVE LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM

Release switch for steering column adjustment (1) on both sides and press out from steering column trim (2).

Installation: Make sure switch for steering column adjustment (1) is correctly seated

Fig. 221: Releasing Switch For Steering Column Adjustment

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING SWITCH FOR UNLOCKING REAR LID

Notes

Lever switch for rear lid unlocking (1) sideways out of A-pillar trim (2) using special tool 00 9 323.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove switch for unlocking rear lid (1).

Fig. 222: Removing Switch From A-Pillar Trim Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AV CONNECTING SOCKET

Operation is described in:

Remove USB AUDIO INTERFACE CONNECTING SOCKET

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LANE DEPARTURE WARNING ENGINE ELECTRICS (TLC ACTUATOR)

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove AIRBAG UNIT
• Remove lower steering wheel trim

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove engine electrics (3).

Tightening torque 32 33 2AZ.

Installation note: Replace screws (2).

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig. 223: Identifying Engine Electrics With Plug Connection And Screws

Replacement from build date 03/2009:

Engine electrical system must be readjusted.

The service module "Adjustment actuator Lane Departure Warning" can be found at:

• Body
• Camera-based driver support systems
• Adjustment actuator Lane Departure Warning

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING START/STOP SWITCH

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE

Release screws (1) and remove Start/Stop switch (2).

Fig. 224: Identifying Start/Stop Switch With Screws

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING USB AUDIO INTERFACE CONNECTING SOCKET

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove CENTRE ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation note:

• Retaining lug (3) must not be damaged.
• Make sure connecting socket (2) is correctly seated in storage compartment (4).

Fig. 225: Identifying Centre Armrest Storage Compartment With Plug Connection, Socket And Retaining Lug

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