Removing and installing (replacing) M sports steering wheel (X2 2018-2023)
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NOTE:
Wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT .
CAUTION:
While releasing the screw (2), counter support the steering wheel with the help of a second person in order to reduce the torque on the steering column!
Move wheels/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect and detach plug connections (1).
Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.
Installation note:
Only on vehicles with microencapsulated screw (2): Clean thread in the steering column and replace screw (2)!
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .
Make sure connecting line(s) is/are correctly laid.
NOTE:
There are clock springs installed with and without a mechanical anti-twist lock.
Clock spring without mechanical anti-twist lock:
(recognizable at the inspection glass for the mark of the neutral position)
Clock spring without mechanical anti-twist lock:
(recognizable at the inspection glass for the mark of the neutral position)
- Do not twist the clock spring
- Check zero position of clock spring on steering column switch cluster
- Zero position is correct only when yellow mark (1) is clearly visible
Installation note:
Before fitting sport steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align sport steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
Replacement:
- Remount shift paddles
- Remount both multifunction steering wheel switches
- Remount DESIGN COVER for sports steering wheel at front and rear
- If necessary, remount the LANE DEPARTURE WARNING engine electrical system