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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2010650I 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTMEMORY MODULESGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR31 SWITCH61 31 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VOLUTE SPRING CASSETTE (FROM 09/2005)

2010 BMW 650i 2D Coupe, Standard

61 31 011 Removing and Installing/Replacing Volute Spring Cassette (From 09/2005)

2010 BMW 650i 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION 61 31 011 Removing and Installing/Replacing Volute Spring Cassette (From 09/2005)

WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove airbag unit . See 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT
Remove steering wheel . See 32 33 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL
Remove front section of steering column trim . See 32 31 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN COVER
Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Remove cruise control switch . See 61 31 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
Remove windshield wiper switch . See 61 31 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR WINDSCREEN WIPERS

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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

Fig 2: Identifying Catches, Volute Spring Cassette & Steering Column Switch

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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.