32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel

NOTE: Wheel/chassis alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Set road wheels/steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (2) for steering wheel heating.

Release screw (3) and remove steering wheel (4).

Installation:

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 32 33 STEERING WHEEL .

If necessary, modify shift paddles (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel, Connectors, And Screw

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Installation:

Align sport steering wheel using markings (1) to steering column and attach.

Replacement:

Fig 2: Identifying Sport Steering Wheel Markings

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