32 33 000 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG UNIT

Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead driving position.

Disconnect plug connection.

Release screw (1) and remove steering wheel.

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Screw

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Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Unit Green And Yellow Mark

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NOTE: Only F25 vehicles: 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)

Do not twist the clock spring.
Check zero position of clock spring on steering column switch cluster.
Neutral position is correct only when the green or yellow mark (1) is clearly visible!

Installation note:

Before fitting steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.

Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.

Fig 3: Identifying Marks On Steering Column

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Replacement:

Modify design cover
Modify multifunction steering wheel switch
If necessary, modify steering wheel electronics module control unit