61 31 005 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk

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WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.

With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist fixture for steering column stalk!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove steering wheel, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
Remove lower section of steering column trim, refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM (LOWER SECTION) .
Remove top section of steering column casing, refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM (UPPER SECTION) .

Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) on turn indicator/headlight dipping stalk and on windscreen wiper stalk.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Turn Indicator/Headlight Dipping Stalk Harness Connectors

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) on fixture for steering column stalk.

If necessary, unlock and disconnect plug connection (2) on steering column adjustment stalk.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Steering Column Adjustment Stalk Harness Connectors

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Release screws (1).

Remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Stalk Screws

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WARNING: When removed, the cover (1) of the fixture for the steering column stalk (2) is secured against turning/twisting by the lock (3).

Do not under any circumstances twist the cover (1) out of its centered position against the fixture for the steering column stalk (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Stalk Fixture

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Unlock clips and pull out stalk for windscreen wipers (1).

NOTE: If necessary, remove steering column adjustment stalk (2).

Raise lock in direction of arrow and pull out stalk for steering column adjustment (2) in direction of arrow.

Unlock clips and pull out turn indicator/dimmer stalk (3) towards top.

Fig 5: Removing Windscreen Wipers, Turn Indicator/Dimmer Stalk & Steering Column Adjustment Stalk

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