67 64 010 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for electric steering column adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move steering wheel into maximum "lower" and "extended" position
Remove driver's side storage compartment . See 51 16... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIVER'S SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) of drive unit for electric steering column adjustment (3) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections Of Drive Unit For Electric Steering Column Adjustment

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustrations show steering column removed.

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Installation:

Replace screws (1) and (2).

Tightening torque, 32 31 12AZ . See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Screws

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IMPORTANT: Pay attention to drive shafts (1) and (3) when removing and installing drive unit for electric steering column adjustment (4). Do not bend or twist.
Drive shafts (1) and (3) must be exactly inserted in associated mountings (2).

Detach drive shafts (1) and (3) from associated mountings (2) and remove drive unit for electric steering column adjustment (4).

Fig 3: Detaching Drive Shafts

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Installation:

Longer drive shaft (1) is located in installation position under shorter drive shaft (2).

Drive shafts (1) and (2) must be exactly inserted in associated mountings (4).

If necessary, replace plastic mount (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Drive Shaft And Plastic Mount

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