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61 31 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW X3, 2005 BMW X3, and 2004 BMW X3. 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.
With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist fixture for steering column stalk!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove steering wheel, refer to STEERING WHEEL
Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Remove UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM

Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) on turn indicator/headlight dipping stalk and on windscreen wiper stalk.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) on fixture for steering column stalk.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections On Steering Column

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If necessary, unlock and disconnect plug connection (2) on steering column adjustment stalk.

Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Removing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

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Remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).

WARNING: When removed, the cover (1) of the fixture for the steering column stalk (2) is secured against turning/twisting by the lock (3).
Do not under any circumstances twist the cover (1) out of its centered position against the fixture for the steering column stalk (2).

Fig 4: View Of Cover

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Unlock clips and pull out stalk for windscreen wipers (1).

Fig 5: Pulling Out Stalks

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NOTE: If necessary, remove steering column adjustment stalk (2).

Raise lock in direction of arrow and pull out stalk for steering column adjustment (2) in direction of arrow.

Unlock clips and pull out turn indicator/dimmer stalk (3) towards top.