Steering Wheel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

Applies To Vehicles Equipped With Dynamic Steering:

Before The Steering Wheel Can Be Removed From The Steering Column, The Steering Wheel Must Be In The Exact Horizontal Using The :Vas6458 . Mount The New Steering Wheel So That It Is Horizontal Using The :Vas6458 .

After Doing This Step, The Steering Angle Sensor -G85- For Setting The Steering Wheel Position Must Be Checked. While Doing This, Select The Appropriate Measured Values Block In The Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527- In On Board Diagnostics. If The Displayed Value Is > 0.5°, Then The Steering Angle Sensor -G85- Must Be Calibrated Again And The Dynamic Steering Must Be Adapted, By Starting The Correct Program Using The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester In Guided Functions .

-- Straighten The Wheels.

-- Position Steering Wheel As Far Back As Possible. Use Entire Steering Column Adjustment Range To Do This.

-- Remove The Driver Side Airbag. Refer To Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing .

NOTE:

Removal And Installation Of Steering Wheel Must Take Place In Center Position (Wheels In Straight-Ahead Position).

-- Remove The Bolt -1-.

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-- Mark Position Of Steering Wheel/Column With A Felt-Tip Pen.

-- Remove Steering Wheel -2- From Steering Column.