61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove fixture for steering column stalk

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

Fig 1: Unlocking Catches And Removing Volute Spring Cassette From Fixture For Steering Column Switch

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Installation:

Seat volute spring cassette exactly on plug connections (1), guide (2) and mounts (3).

Fig 2: Seating Volute Spring Cassette Exactly On Plug Connections, Guide And Mounts

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