Parts and Accessories

Installation Instructions

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Multi-functional steering wheel (MFL) retrofit kit

Cruise control (GRA)

Retrofit kit for BMW 3 Series identical to standard equipment until 6/00

Coupé (E46/2) with N42 or M54 engine

touring (E46/3) with M47, M54 or M57 engine
Saloon (E46/4) with M47 or M57 engine and M54 engine from 09/98

Retrofit/Installation kit No.

65 71 0 016 106
65 71 0 016 108

Retrofit/Installation kit No.: 65 71 0 016 106 / 65 71 0 016 108 Date: 11.2001

EBA Nr.: 01 29 0 016 107
Contents
Section Page
1. Important notes ..........................................................................................................13
2. Necessary preparatory work on the vehicle ................................................................14
3. Overview of retrofit wiring harness MFL/GRA ..............................................................15
4. Install and connect retrofit wiring harness MFL/GRA ..................................................16
5. Change steering wheel ................................................................................................18
6. Install MFL steering wheel ..........................................................................................20
7. Finalising operations ..................................................................................................21
8. Circuit diagram, cruise control system E46..................................................................22

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1. Important Notes

The retrofit kit is intended only for use in the BMW trading organisation.
The installation instructions are only valid for vehicles with SMART airbag sports steering
wheel.These are E46 coupé, touring, saloon as from 06/99 and convertible from start of
series.

Installation time
Installation time is approx. 1 hour.
The installation time can vary according to the condition and fittings of the vehicle.

Target group
Target group for these installation instructions are technical personnel who have received trai-
ning on BMW vehicles and who have specialist knowledge of the body electrical system.

Tasks
Carry out all maintenance, repair and installation work on BMW vehicles on own authority.
All operations should be carried out with the aid of the current BMW
- repair instructions
- circuit diagrams
in a logical sequence using the prescribed tools (special tools) whilst observing the applicable
safety regulations.

Assembly note
All work is represented on a left-hand drive vehicle. For a right-hand drive vehicle, all work
must be carried out in mirror image.

Required tools and auxiliary materials

1/4 inch ratchet box

1/4 inch Torx spanner socket T 30
1/2 inch ratchet box
Torque spanner
Set of flat-tip screwdrivers
Set of Phillips screwdrivers
Special tool, folding stick (00 9 321)
Hand lamp
Side-cutting pliers
Crimping tool (61 9 041)
Matrix for crimping tool (61 9 042)
Wire stripper (61 9 043)

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2. Necessary preparatory work on the vehicle

TIS AW No.
! Observe safety regulations on dealing with components
of the airbag system. 32 34
Carry out short test
Disconnect battery 12 00 ...
Dismantle airbag unit 32 34 020
Dismantle steering wheel 32 33 000
Dismantle bottom part of steering column shroud 32 31 020
Undo top part of steering column shroud 31 003
Dismantle glove box on driver’s side 51 16 350
Dismantle foot-pedal trim panel 51 45 185
Dismantle decorative strip at light switch 51 16 221
Dismantle switch unit for light 61 31 033
Dismantle cover of E-box

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3. Overview of retrofit wiring harness MFL/GRA

A4 A5

A3

A2 A6

A1

F 46 0309 2W

Branch Cable colour/ Pin designation

Designation Signal Connection point in vehicle
cable cross-section Pin space
A1 Blade terminal contact DME/ BL/SW At the steering column switch fixture X10170 PIN 8
DDE 0.35 mm2 plug-in connector, 10-pole, green

A2 Blade terminal contact K-Bus WS/RT/GE At the steering column switch fixture X10170 PIN 9
0.35 mm2 plug-in connector, 10-pole, green

A3 Blade terminal contact Kl. R VI/GE At the steering column switch fixture X10170 PIN 10
0.5 mm2 plug-in connector, 10-pole, green

A4 Twin-lead terminal Kl. R VI/GE At the light switch central contr. unit X12 PIN 27
0.5 mm2 A3 plug-in connector, 54-pole, black

A5 Twin-lead terminal K-Bus WS/RT/GE At the light switch central contr. unit X12 PIN 21
0.35 mm2 A3 plug-in connector, 54-pole, black

A6 Blade terminal contact DME/ BL/SW At the DME/DDE contr. unit A60004 X60004 PIN 27
DDE 0.35 mm2 plug-in connector, 40-pole, black

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4. Install and connect retrofit wiring harness MFL/GRA

Unpin green 10-pole plug-in connector X10170

from the switch fixture (1). Install retrofit wiring
1 harness (2) along the cable guide at the steering
column to plug-in connector X10170. Pin branch
cab. A1 - A3 into plug-in con. X10170 as follows:

Branch Cable Pin- Plug-in Signal

A1 cable colour space connector
A2 A1 BL/SW 8 X10170 K-Bus
A2 WS/RT/GE 9 X10170 Kl. R
A3 VI/GE 10 X10170 DME/DDE
2 A3 X10170 Fit plug-in connector X10170 (1) in the terminal
F 46 0310 2W and connect to the switch fixture (2)

Remove wiring harness insulation (1) to a length

of approx. 50 mm.

50
mm
X12

F 46 0311 2W

Cut through leads VI/GE (pin 27) and WS/RT/GE

(pin 21), which are going away from plug-in con-
nector X12, at approx. 40 mm behind plug-in
1 connector X12. Provide lead ends in each case
with a 1-pole socket/pin contact and insulating
housing (1). Install branch cables A4 - A5 of the
retrofit wiring harness to plug-in connector X12.

X12

F 46 0312 2W

Connect branch cable A4, cable colour VI/GE,

with the lead VI/GE which comes from plug-in
A4 connector X12, PIN 27. Connect branch cable
A5, cable colour WS/RT/GE in the same way as
A4 described above with the WS/RT/GE lead
coming from plug-in connector X12, PIN 21.

X12

A5
A5
F 46 0313 2W
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4. Install and connect retrofit wiring harness MFL/GRA

Fasten plug-in connectors as shown to the

wiring harness with supplied cable strap (1).

1
F 46 0314 2W

In right-hand drive vehicles, the tied-back

lead of branch cable A6 must be opened up.
X60004 Then install branch cable A6 through the corru-
A6 gated tube behind the heater/air conditioner to
the left side of the vehicle and from there into
the E-box.

Install branch cable A6 through the cable lead-

through into the E-box. Pull off connector
X60004 at the DME/DDE control unit.

F 46 0315 2W

Release connector X60004 and plug in branch

X60004 cable A6, cable colour BL/SW at PIN 27.
Assemble connector X60004 and plug on to
DME/DDE control unit again.

A6

F 46 0316 2W

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5. Change steering wheel

Screw out TORX screws (1) and remove covering

cap (2).

1
1

F 46 0359 2W

Screw out TORX screws (1) and remove upper

part (2).
1 1

F 46 0358 2W

Put on switch unit (2) and fasten with the TORX

2 screws (1).

1 1

F 46 0360 2W

Attach connecting cable (1) supplied with the

installation kit in the cable strap (2).
2
1

F 46 0361 2W
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5. Change steering wheel

Put on covering cap (1) with switch unit. Plug in

2 connecting cable (2). Fasten covering cap (1)
with the TORX screws (3).
1

F 46 0362 2W

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6. Install MFL steering wheel.

Fit sports steering wheel (1) and screw on screw

(2) with a tightening torque of 63 Nm. Plug con-
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nector (3) on to the switch fixture.
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Fit existing airbag unit (1).

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F 46 0364 2W

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7. Finalising operations

1. Reassemble vehicle in the reverse order of disassembly.

2. Carry out short test.
3. Coding of the vehicle must not be carried out.
4. Carry out function test (more detailed functions relating to operation of the retrofit
MFL/GRA are described in the vehicle or radio instruction manual).

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8. Circuit diagram, cruise control system E46

A60004

KAR
27
X60004
A3

21 27 X12
K-Bus R<9

0,35 0,35 0,5

BL/SW WS/RT/ VI/GE
GE

MFL+ K-Bus R<9

8 9 10 X10170

F 46 0321 R

Key

A3 Control unit light switch central control unit

A60004 Control unit DME/DDE

X12 Connector, 54-pole, black, at light switch central control unit

X10170 Connector, 10-pole, green, at the switch fixture
X60004 Connector, 40-pole, black, at the DME/DDE control unit

Cable colours

BL/SW blue/black
VI/GE violet/yellow
WS/RT/GE white/red/yellow

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