61 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) fixture for steering column stalk

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

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove top section of steering column casing. Refer to 32 31 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
If necessary, remove deformation element for steering column trim.

NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides. Refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Release screws (1).

Pull back fixture for steering column switch (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections behind and remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Fixture Retaining Screws

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Replacement:

Remove turn indicator/headlight dipping switch. Refer to 61 31 016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TURN INDICATOR/HEADLIGHT DIPPING SWITCH .
Remove windshield wiper switch. Refer to 61 31 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS .
If necessary, remove cruise control switch. Refer to 61 31 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .
Vehicles without active front steering:
- Carry out adjustment of steering angle sensor.
Vehicles with active front steering:
- Carry out active front steering start-up/adjustment. Refer to 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .