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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REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Support transmission with lifter.
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove transmission cross member.
Tightening torque 22 32 3/4AZ.
Fig. 9: Identifying Transmission Mounting Screws
R
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.
Installation note:
Retaining clips (2) must not