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61 31 011 Removing And Installing/Replacing Volute Spring Cassette

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Fig 1: Removing Volute Spring Cassette From Steering Column Switch Cluster
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IMPORTANT:
  • Do not turn ring (1).
  • Also turning ring (1) through 360° is not permitted!
  • Secure ring (1) against unauthorized turning.

Installation: 

Marking (2) must line up with marking (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Ring
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Installation: 

Drive pin (1) of volute spring (2) must line up correctly with opening (3) in inner ring of steering column switch cluster.

Fig 3: Identifying Pin Of Volute Spring
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