61 31 011 Removing and Installing/Replacing Volute Spring Cassette (From 09/2005)
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WARNING:
Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Remove airbag unit . See 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT
- Remove steering wheel . See 32 33 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL
- Remove front section of steering column trim . See 32 31 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN COVER
- Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
- Remove cruise control switch . See 61 31 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
- Remove windshield wiper switch . See 61 31 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Release screws (1).
Unlock catches (1) and remove volute spring cassette (2) in direction of arrow from fixture for steering column switch (3).
IMPORTANT:
- Do not turn ring (1).
- Also turning ring (1) through 360° is not permitted!
- Secure ring (1) against unauthorized turning.
Installation:
For purposes of clarity, fixture for steering column stalk (2) is shown removed.
Marking (3) must line up with marking (4).
Installation:
Drive pin (1) of volute spring (2) must line up correctly with opening (3) in inner ring of stalk.