32 31 090 Removing and installing/replacing steering column
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Move steering column into "extended" position.
- Disconnect battery earth lead.
- Remove steering wheel . See 32 33 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL or 32 33 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL .
- Remove upper and lower steering column shroud . See 32 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD or 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (US ONLY) .
- Remove STEERING COLUMN CONTROL PANEL .
- Unclip wiring harness and place to one side.
- REMOVE universal joint with corrugated tube.
Undo nuts (1) at bottom of steering column.
Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .
Secure steering column against falling out.
Undo nuts (1) at top of steering column.
Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .
Remove steering column by pulling upward.
After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up!