32 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column trim

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 32 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column trim

Special tools required:Β 

  • 00 9 323Β 

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

IMPORTANT: Disconnecting the plug connection for the hands-free microphone or emergency SOS call button results in fault memory entries in the telephone control unit (limitation in the emergency SOS call system).

After installation:Β 

  • Read out fault memory and delete entries

Move steering column in "bottom" and "extended" position.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Unclip steering column trim (1) at side with special tool 00 9 323Β  .
RENDER: 1.0x

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