32 33 010 Removing and installing (replacing) M sports steering wheel

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove the 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, refer to: 32 33 1AZ .

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

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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)

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.

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Replacement:

Remount the SHIFT PADDLES
Remount both SWITCHES ON THE SPORTS STEERING WHEEL
Remount the DESIGN COVER for sports steering wheel at front and rear
If necessary, remount the LANE DEPARTURE WARNING ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM