Antitheft - Electric Steering Lock (ELV) Replacement
SI B 32 05 09
Steering and Wheel Alignment
June 2009
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Replacement of Electric Steering Lock (ELV)
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series)
E63, E64 (6 Series)
SITUATION
After working through the ELV (Electric Steering Lock) test plan, the test plan states "Install the following component M137a Electric steering
lock".
2010 BMW M6 Convertible (E64) V10-5.0L (S85) Page 240
INFORMATION
Analysis of warranty claims shows that in many cases, complete steering column assemblies are being replaced when a faulty steering lock is
identified On these vehicles, the ELV is available separately, and therefore only this part should be replaced.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Replacement of the steering column is not justified, and therefore may result in a denial of the warranty
