32 31 090 Removing and installing/replacing steering column
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IMPORTANT:
To avoid damaging the coil spring cassette, it is necessary to remove the steering wheel because of the absence of a steering column lock!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move steering column into "extended" position
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
- Remove steering wheel. See REMOVING STEERING WHEEL or REMOVING SPORT STEERING WHEEL .
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Remove steering column trims. See REMOVING UPPER SECTION OF TRIM and REMOVING LOWER SECTION OF TRIM .
- Replacement only: Remove STEERING COLUMN CONTROL PANEL
IMPORTANT:
Mark installation position (1) of steering spindle in relation to steering column.
Release clamping screw (2) and pull off steering spindle in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
Do not damage toothed shaft.
Recut thread in steering spindle.
Replace clamping screw (2).
Clamping screw must rest in groove of upper steering spindle.
No subsequent retorquing permitted!
Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unclip wiring harness (2) and lay to one side.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .
Secure steering column against falling out.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .
Feed steering column upward to remove.
After installation:
- Carry out NORMALIZATION of electric steering column adjustment
- Vehicles with active steering: When replacing the steering column, carry out the ACTIVE STEERING START-UP procedure!
- Replacement only: Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.
- Check directional stability of vehicle and straight-ahead position of the steering wheel