67 64 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Drive Unit For Electric Steering Column Adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move steering column into "lower" and "extended" position
Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove panel for active knee protection, left . See 51 45 177 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTOR ON LEFT .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, graphic shows steering column removed.

Unlock plug housings (1) and remove from holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections (3).

Fig 1: Removing Plug Housings From Holder & Disconnecting Plug Connections

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend or twist drive shafts when removing!

Release screws (3) and feed out drive (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Replace screws (3).

Tightening torque 32 31 12AZ. See 32 31 STEERING COLUMN .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws & Feed Out Drive

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Installation:

Drive shafts must be inserted exactly in guides (2).

Check plastic bearings (1), replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Guides & Plastic Bearings

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