Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator -F437-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Note The Following before working on the steering column:

Components of the steering are safety related!
Only specially trained technician should work on the steering system for reasons of safety. Incorrect work could result in serious crashes.
Route the wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
Secure the wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.

NOTE:

When the Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator -F437- is removed, do not turn the steering wheel or change the straight position or angle of the front wheels. Otherwise the position of the steering wheel may be incorrect after the work is completed. Follow all the rule for cleanliness when performing the following work.

-- Turn the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position (the wheels on the front and rear axle must now line up) and lock the steering wheel lock in the straight-ahead position.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Mark the installed position and the position of the Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator -F437- (dynamic steering) -arrow- (needed for installation later).

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Active Steering (Dynamic Steering) Safety Lock Actuator

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-- Disconnect the connector -4- on the Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator -F437- (dynamic steering) -3-.

-- Remove any paint still on the bolt heads -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator -F437- -3- from the steering column.

Use the socket provided in the repair kit for the new Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator -F437- (dynamic steering) to remove the bolts -1 and 2-.