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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1993740IL (E32/2) V8-3982CC 4.0L DOHC (M60)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION Service and Repair
REPLACING IGNITION SWITCH:
- Disconnect ground lead (battery).
- Remove dashboard trim panel at bottom left.
Service and Repair
Cars Without SRS:
- Remove steering wheel.
- Unscrew screws and take off lower and upper sections of the steering column casing.
Cars With SRS:
- Unscrew screws and take off lower section of the steering column casing.
- Pull off plug (4).
- Cut off wire strap (5).
- Loosen holder (6).
- Lift out switch together with the wire harness.
- Press in retaining hooks on both sides and pull out the switch.
Installation:
- Check position of the ignition switch to the steering wheel lock.
- Disconnect ground lead (battery).
- Remove dashboard trim panel at bottom left.
Service and Repair
Cars Without SRS:
- Remove steering wheel.
- Unscrew screws and take off lower and upper sections of the steering column casing.
Cars With SRS:
- Unscrew screws and take off lower section of the steering column casing.
- Pull off plug (4).
- Cut off wire strap (5).
- Loosen holder (6).
- Lift out switch together with the wire harness.
- Press in retaining hooks on both sides and pull out the switch.
Installation:
- Check position of the ignition switch to the steering wheel lock.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.