BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 610

Steering and Wheel Alignment
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Unplug connector at footwell interior
light (A), if equipped.
Slide lock at OBD II connector (B) in
direction of arrow.
Unplug connector at cellular phone
speaker (C) if equipped.
Remove lower steering column as
-
described earlier.
To remove steering column lower trim,
drive pins into expansion rivets (arrows)
to release. Pull down on trim.
Working at steering column:
Remove screws (arrows).
Slide switch block out from steering
column.
Disconnect electrical harness
connectors at ignition switch, wiper
switch, turn signal / high beam
switch, and steering wheel
functions / airbag connector.
Remove switch block.
Slide lower section of upper steering
column into upper section (arrow).
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