BMW X5: Steering Wheel
REPLACING DESIGN COVER/ACCENT TRIM FOR SPORT STEERING WHEEL
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both switches from sport steering wheel.
Release screws (1).
Remove accent rim (2) from design cover (3).
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Fig. 59: Identifying Accent Rim, Design Cover And Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove airbag unit.
Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
If necessary, disconnect plug connection (2) for steering wheel heating.
Release screw (3) and remove steering wheel (4).
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 60: Identifying Plug Connection, Steering Wheel And Screw
Installation:
Version with steering wheel heating: Before fitting steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
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Fig. 61: Identifying Steering Column Marking
Replacement:
- Modify multifunction steering wheel switch.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove airbag unit.
Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
If necessary, disconnect plug connection (2) for steering wheel heating.
Release screw (3) and remove sport steering wheel (4).
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 62: Identifying Plug Connection, Steering Wheel And Screw
Installation:
Version with steering wheel heating: Before fitting sport steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align sport steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
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Fig. 63: Identifying Steering Column Marking
Replacement:
- Modify both switches on sport steering wheel.
- Modify design cover/accent trim.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the
airbag unit.
Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas
generators.
Do not exert any force on t
Notes On Scrapping BMW Vehicles With Gas Generators (Central Airbag
Control Unit, Airbag System)
The gas generator is a pyrotechnic component of:
Airbag module
Driver's/passenger airbag
Side airbags
Head airbag
Knee airbag
Belt pretensioner
Belt buckle tensioner
Safety battery te
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Front Lid
REMOVING AND INSTALLING HOOD/BONNET
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support engine hood in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
IMPORTANT: Removal of the hood/bonnet must be carried out with the
assistance of a
second person.
NOTE: Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle ty
Replacing Engine Carrier With Wheel Arch, Left
Read contents of Body, General.
The steel-aluminum mixed construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehicle on st
