32 31 102 Replacing sleeve for steering spindle (vehicle interior)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower section of steering spindle, refer to 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE
Remove footwell side trim panel on A-pillar, refer to 51 43 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT

After installation:

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Press carpet to one side and secure.

Fig 1: Removing Sleeve From Bulkhead

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Remove sleeve from bulkhead.

Installation:

Grease/spray sleeve from outside with silicone grease.

Align sleeve depending on version (LHD/RHD) to bulkhead and insert in bulkhead.

Left- Arrow (2) with LHD lettering on sleeve must be aligned with arrow (1) on bulkhead. drive

Right- Arrow (2) with RHD lettering on sleeve must be aligned with arrow (1) in bulkhead.

hand

drive

Insert plastic ring (3) in sleeve.