61 31 008 Removing and installing/replacing steering column switch cluster (SZL)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 tasks:

Remove STEERING WHEEL
Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
If necessary, remove SWITCH FOR STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Coil spring cassette (1) must not be twisted.

NOTE: The COIL SPRING CASSETTE (1) can be individually renewed if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Cassette

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 8AZ .

Remove steering-column switch cluster in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Steering-Column Switch Cluster

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Installation note:

The steering column switch cluster is installed in reverse order.

Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

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

Replacement:

Remove COIL SPRING CASSETTE
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
NOTE:
- If replacement of the steering column switch cluster is initiated via Progman, the steering column switch cluster is coded indirectly via the DSC control unit
- If coding is cancelled, first adjust the steering angle sensor; this makes a brand-new steering-column switch cluster coding-compatible again if necessary
- Then code the DSC control unit again
Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
- If steering angle sensor adjustment is cancelled, first code the DSC control unit
- Then adjust the steering angle sensor again
Vehicles with active steering:
- Steering angle sensor is adjusted by means of initial operation/adjustment of active steering
- If necessary, proceed in accordance with instructions