Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair

32 31 082 Removing and installing or replacing steering angle sensor

Special tools required:
^ 32 3 040

Important:
The steering angle sensor must be coded if it has been replaced. Then carry out steering angle offset for Electronic Damper Control / Dynamic Stability Control, refer to BMW Diagnosis Program.

Remove lower section of steering spindle.
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly.





Push steering spindle upper section into steering column.





Press crash disc (3) off crash sleeve (2).
Lift crash sleeve (2) out of groove of steering spindle upper section
Push steering spindle upper section into steering column.
Remove crash disc (3), crush sleeve (2) and bushing (1).

Installation:
Replace bushing (1) and crush sleeve (2).





Remove nut (1).
Remove screw (3) with washer (2)

Installation: Screw must fit in both guide bushes.
Coat nut (1) with Loctite and tighten down.
Tightening torque: 9.5 Nm, (7 ft.lb)





Installation:
Observe guide bushes





Pull down steering column.
Press down on both locking hooks.
Detach steering angle sensor.





Press down locking hooks
Remove locking element.





Slide special tool 32 3 040 into steering angle sensor. The link must rest in an opening in the steering angle sensor.





Push in steering spindle upper section up to stop.
Locate special tool 32 3 040 with steering angle sensor. Both lugs (1) of special tool must engage in openings of bearing (2).
Push on steering angle sensor.





Important:
Locking element (1) must be inserted in holder of steering angle sensor.
Both locking hooks (2) must be snapped into place.