32 33 000 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel (from 09/2006)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit, see 32 34 020 Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit (from 09/2006) .

Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead position.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 32 33 1AZ, see 32 33 STEERING WHEEL .

Remove steering wheel (2).

Fig 1: Screw And Steering Wheel

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Installation:

Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.

Fig 2: Aligning Steering Wheel By Way Of Marking To Steering Column Marking

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Replacement:

Modify multifunction steering wheel covers/switches, see 32 33... Replacing left or right cover for steering wheel (from 09/2006) .