61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette (from 09/2005)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove airbag unit. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT or REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL)
Remove steering wheel. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL (FROM 03/2007) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL
Remove FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Remove CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
Remove WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Volute Spring Cassette Screws

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Unlock catches (1) and remove volute spring cassette (2) in direction of arrow from fixture for steering column switch (3).

Fig 2: Removing Volute Spring Cassette

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IMPORTANT:

Do not turn ring (1).
Also turning ring (1) through 360° is not permitted!
Secure ring (1) against unauthorized turning.

Installation:

For purposes of clarity, fixture for steering column stalk (2) is shown removed.

Marking (3) must line up with marking (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

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Installation:

Drive pin (1) of volute spring (2) must line up correctly with opening (3) in inner ring of stalk.

Fig 4: Identifying Drive Pin Of Volute Spring

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