Steering Column Adjustment Motors; Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Steering and Wheel Alignment
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Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Replace shear bolts at steering column mounting bracket.
Tighten until bolt heads shear off.
Make sure interlock cable snaps into place.
When installing column top trim panel, replace expansion
nut for trim retaining screw.
NOTE-
The steering angle sensor must be coded using a BMW scan
tool if it has been replaced. A steering angle offset check
must then be carried out using the same BMW scan tool.
CAUTION-
Check steering system for freedom of movement through en-
tire steering column adiustment range.
Tightening torques
Steering shaft coupler
to
steering shaft
25
Nm
(18
ft-lb)
(replace bolt)
Steering column to body
22
Nm
(16
ft-lb)
Steering column adjustment motors,
removing and installing
Remove lower dash panel mounting fasteners (A) and (B).
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Lower panel and disconnect wiring harness from back side.
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Remove steering column lower trim panel. See Steering col-
umn trim, removing and replacing.
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Disconnect electrical harness from motor.
Remove motor mounting fasteners (arrows)
Slide motor to side and forward to remove.
Installation is reverse of removal.