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 wave guides, 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).
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 .