BMW 7 Series: Steering Column
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NOTE: Normalization must be carried out after the following work:
Removal or replacement of control panel in heater-A/C system or of
steering column
Repair work to electric steering column adjustm
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the coil spring cassette, it is necessary to
remove the
steering wheel because of the absence of a steering column lock!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Move steering colum
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 sh
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Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove FRONT SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE
Remove PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR.
Pull trim (1) in direction of arrow towards rear and lift out.
Fig. 12: Identifying Trim
Release plastic nut (1).
Feed out air duct (2).
Release screws (4).
Remove central bass speaker cover (3).
Fold
Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
IMPORTANT: The intake camshaft must first be rotated in such a way that
the camshaft is
free from tension when the bearing caps are released (risk of damage).
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER.
Check TIMING.
Remove RIGHT INLET ADJUSTMENT UNIT.
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