32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove AIRBAG UNIT

Move sport steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

Secure volute spring cassette with adhesive tape against twisting.

Installation:

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

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 32 33 STEERING WHEEL

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Groove

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Replacement:

Remove RETAINING PLATE FOR MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCH

Version with Sequential Manual Gearbox/Transmission: Remove SHIFT PADDLES .

Version with Lane Departure Warning: Remove LANE DEPARTURE WARNING MOTOR ELECTRICS