BMW 7 Series: Replacing Steering Shaft Sleeve
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove stiffening plate (all N73/S63 and F12 N63)
- Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM (only N63/N73/S63)
- Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTERS CYLINDERS 5-8 (only N63/N73/S63)
- Remove heat shield on bulkhead (only N63/N73/S63)
- Release UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH CORRUGATED TUBING on "bottom section of
steering shaft"
- Remove TRIM PANEL for pedal assembly
Release bolts and remove bulkhead cover (1) with gaiter.
Fig. 95: Locating Bulkhead Cover Bolts
Press in latch mechanism from the footwell and press out sleeve (1) from the
bulkhead.
Fig. 96: Pressing Out Sleeve From Bulkhead
Check installation position.
Press sleeve (1) from the engine compartment out into the bulkhead!
Latch mechanisms of the sleeve must noticeably engage.
-> To check: Visual inspection in footwell!
Spray sealing lip (2) of the sleeve with silicone spray.
Mount bulkhead cover.
Make sure sealing lip is correctly seated.
Fig. 97: Identifying Sleeve And Sealing
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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
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
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The multifunction steering wheel has additional buttons. The buttons increase
in-car comfort and convenience
by providing for comfort and convenience functions.
The steering column switch cluster reads in the signals from the steering-wheel
buttons. The steering column
switch cluster transmits th
Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134A refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety information for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only wh