Installing the support for dashboard

• Carefully insert the support for the dashboard and connect all connectors at the same time.
• Install the nuts (1) and (2) and tighten.

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Support for dashboard
  Nut M8	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  M8 screw	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  Nut M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

• Install the retainer on the left and right and tighten the nuts (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Support for dashboard on bottom
  Nut M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Tighten nuts (2).

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Support for dashboard
  Nut M8	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  M8 screw	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  Nut M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

• Tighten nuts (1).
• Tighten down screws (2).

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Support for dashboard
  Nut M8	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  M8 screw	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  Nut M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

• Tighten nut (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Support for dashboard
  Nut M8	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  M8 screw	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  Nut M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Connect plug (1).

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Push the carpet (1) in the area of the B-pillar to the side.
• Connect plug (2).

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

  Installing the bottom steering shaft on the steering column 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The bottom steering shaft and the steering column are not encoded in relation to each other. Always mark the positioning of the steering shaft in relation to the steering column for removals, installations and replacements. Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.
• Observe the marking made at removal for positioning lower steering shaft (1) on steering column (2).

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Slide the steering shaft bottom (2) onto the steering column.
• Replace the clamping bolt (1).

  Parts:  Clamping bolt

• Tighten the clamping bolt (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Lower steering shaft to steering column
  Clamping bolt M8 Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt. No retorque permitted!	Tightening torque	28 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Slightly push the refrigerant line (1) to one side.
• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Support for dashboard
  Nut M8	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  M8 screw	Tightening torque	21 Nm
  Nut M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work 

• Connect the expansion valve REFRIGERANT LINE
• Attach the intake pipe BRACKET .
• Install left intake filter housing with left FRONT-END STRUT .
• Install coolant EXPANSION TANK .
• Install the cylinders 5 to 8 control unit BRACKET .
• Install top clean air PIPE .
• Install the left DME control unit COVER .
• Install acoustic COVER .
• Install instrument panel TRIM .
• Install the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI).
• Install the steering column SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL).
• Install steering column lower section SHROUD .
• Fit steering column upper section SHROUD .
• Install STEERING WHEEL .
• Install STEERING WHEEL .
• Install the steering wheel or sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
• Install the M sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
• Install left fold-out COMPARTMENT .
• Install the CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID).
• Install the left dashboard DECORATIVE STRIP .
• Install the light OPERATING UNIT .
• Install the left dashboard SIDE PANEL .
• Install left and right a-pillar TRIM PANEL .
• Install right a-pillar footwell side TRIM PANEL .
• Install the left a-pillar footwell side TRIM PANEL .
• Install both inner front door sill COVER STRIPS .
• Install the dashboard MID-RANGE SPEAKERS .
• Install the dashboard SPEAKER TRIM .
• Install the HEADUNIT HIGH (HU-H).
• Install radio operating unit and air conditioning CONTROL PANEL .
• Install the right dashboard DECORATIVE STRIP .
• Install the right dashboard SIDE PANEL .
• Install the CENTER CONSOLE .
• Install the right footwell TRIM PANEL .
• Install the pedal assembly TRIM PANEL .
• Install the CUP HOLDER .
• Install the center console TRIM .
• Install front storage compartment TRIM .
• Install the center ARMREST .
• Install the center armrest STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Install the rear center console TRIM .
• Install the rear VENTILATION GRILLE .
• Install the rear VENTILATION GRILLE  (air conditioning system with 4-zone control).
• Install the rear passenger compartment air conditioning CONTROL PANEL (integrated automatic climate control with 4-zone control).
• Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
• Evacuate and charge CONDITIONING .
• Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .