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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Notes
IMPORTANT: Use only APPROVED OILS.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
axle final drive!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove THREE-HOLE FLANGE
Remove retaining clip (1) and insert nut (2) with diaphragm seal.
Fig. 54: Identifying Retaining Cli
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
Do not pou