Install steering wheel

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Check the neutral position of the coil spring

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

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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Check the neutral position of the coil spring

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

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) .
Align mark (1) on steering wheel to mark (2) on steering column.
Position the steering wheel.

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Check

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
Check the screw connection!

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Result

» The screw (1) is micro-encapsulated.

Measure
Clean thread in steering column.
Replace the screw (1) .

Parts: Screw

Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Steering wheel to steering column
M14 Only with microencapsulated screw: Replace screw.	tightening torque	62.5 Nm

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