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
Remove 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 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 Ring

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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 Pin Of Volute Spring

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