32 33 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Sport Steering Wheel

NOTE: Wheel/chassis alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Set road wheels/steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (2) for steering wheel heating.

Release screw (3) and remove steering wheel (4).

Installation:

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Steering Wheel, Screw And Plug Connection

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Installation:

Installation:

Align sport steering wheel using markings (1) to steering column and attach.

Replacement

Modify sport steering wheel cover/switches . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH SWITCHES ON SPORT STEERING WHEEL or 32 33... REPLACING COVER FOR SPORT STEERING WHEEL .

Fig 2: Sport Steering Wheel Markings
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