Install steering wheel

» Check the neutral position of the coil spring 

Check 

• Version A: 

  Check the mark (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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  Result 

  » The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

  Measure

  • Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring visible in the inspection glass (2).

  Check 

• Version B: 

  Check the mark (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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  Result 

  » The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

  Measure

  • Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring visible in the inspection glass (2),

  Check 

• Check whether the screw (1) is micro-encapsulated.

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  Result 

  » The screw (1) is micro-encapsulated.

  Measure

  • Clean thread in steering column.

    Replace the screw (1).

    Parts  : Screw

• Align mark (1) on steering wheel to mark (2) on steering column.
• Connect steering wheel.

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.
• If installed:

  Connect connectors (2) and lock.

• Tighten down screw (3),
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Steering wheel to steering column
  M14 Only with microencapsulated screw: Replace screw,	Tightening torque	62.5 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Install the steering wheel or sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
• Fit steering upper section column SHROUD .
• Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
• Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Check the AIRBAG for function.