BMW 3 (E46). Manual - part 266

With front wheels pointed straight
ahead, remove steering wheel.
See

320 Steering and Wheel

Alignment

Note:

To help with reassembly, mark steering
wheel and spindle shaft before
disassembly.

Remove steering column trim.
See

513 Interior Trim

Detach EWS ring antenna electrical
harness connector (arrow).

Detach wiper/washer switch electrical
harness connector (arrow).

Detach turn signal/headlight dimmer
switch electrical harness connector
(arrow).

Detach airbag electrical harness
connector (arrow).

Remove stalk switch housing retaining
screws (arrows). Slide switch housing
off steering column.

Installation is reverse of removal,
noting the following:

Place turn signal indicator in
center position before installing.

Ensure that self cancelling cams
on turn signal switch are not
damaged during installation.

Tightening torque

Steering wheel to
steering column
spindle shaft

63 Nm (46 ft-lb)

Turn signal/headlight dimmer
switch/ wiper switch removing
and installing

After removing steering column
stalk switch assembly, as

described above, turn switch
assembly face-down on work
bench.

Squeeze locking tabs (arrows) on
sides of switch and slide switch out of
assembly holder.

Push in new switch until it
positively snaps into switch
housing.

612-4

Pedal Cluster Switches

To access either the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal switch, remove the left
footwell trim (above pedals). See

513 Interior Trim

Brake light switch, replacing

Working at pedal cluster:

Detach electrical harness
connector (arrow) from brake light
switch.

Slide switch out of holder (toward
rear of car).

Note:

The brake light switch is held in place
via a serrated mounting. Remove
switch mounting from pedal cluster
bracket.

Push brake pedal down, install
new switch, then allow brake
pedal to spring back slowly,
automatically adjusting switch
position.

Cruise control clutch switch,
replacing

Working at pedal cluster:

Push clutch pedal to floor and
lock in position using a pedal stop.

Detach electrical harness