BMW X5: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Steering Column Switch Cluster

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:

• Disconnect battery negative lead.
• Remove steering wheel.
• Remove lower section of steering column trim.
• If necessary, remove switch for steering column adjustment.

WARNING: Secure volute spring cassette (1) against rotating with adhesive tape (2).

If unauthorized rotation of volute spring cassette (1) cannot be ruled out, it is essential to return volute spring cassette (1) to center position!

• Turn volute spring counterclockwise as far as it will go.
• Turn volute spring clockwise as far as it will go.
• Turn volute spring back to center position and secure so that centering pin (3) is at bottom position.

Fig. 165: Identifying Volute Spring Cassette And Centering Pin

Disconnect plug connections (1) from rear on steering column switch cluster.

Fig. 166: Identifying Plug Connections

Release screws (1).

Remove steering column switch cluster in direction of arrow.

Installation:

NOTE: Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment.

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

Fig. 167: Removing Steering Column Switch Cluster

Replacement:

• Remove volute spring cassette.
• Carry out programming/coding.
• Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment or adjustment for active steering.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VOLUTE SPRING CASSETTE

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove steering column switch cluster.

Unlock catch (1) and remove volute spring cassette (2) in direction of arrow from steering column switch cluster (3).

Fig. 168: Removing Volute Spring Cassette From Steering Column Switch Cluster

IMPORTANT:

• Do not turn ring (1).
• Also turning ring (1) through 360º is not permitted!
• Secure ring (1) against unauthorized turning.

Installation:

Marking (2) must line up with marking (3).

Fig. 169: Identifying Ring

Installation:

Drive pin (1) of volute spring (2) must line up correctly with opening (3) in inner ring of steering column switch cluster.

Fig. 170: Identifying Pin Of Volute Spring

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING START/STOP SWITCH

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove decorative strip on instrument panel, driver's side, on right.

Release screws (1).

Pull out Start/Stop switch (2) a little.

Fig. 171: Identifying Start/Stop Switch

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig. 172: Identifying Plug Connection

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove lower section of steering column trim.

Unclip steering column adjustment switch (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 173: Uncliping Steering Column Adjustment Switch

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig. 174: Identifying Plug Connection

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