61 31 011 Removing And Installing/Replacing Volute Spring Cassette

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 61 31 011 Removing And Installing/Replacing Volute Spring Cassette
WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.

Necessary preliminary tasks:Β 

  • Remove fixture for steering column stalkΒ 

Unlock catches (1).

Press lock (2) and remove volute spring cassette (4) in direction of arrow from fixture for steering column stalk (3).

Fig 1: Removing Volute Spring Cassette
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