32 33 000 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel

IMPORTANT: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
Do not under any circumstances turn the steering column switch cluster when the steering wheel is removed.

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 (1).

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

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

Installation note:

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

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Steering Wheel And Screw

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Installation note:

Vehicles with steering wheel heating: 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 2: Identifying Marks On Steering Column

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Replacement:

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