Installing the electrical steering column
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NOTE:
To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
- Carefully feed in the steering column from the top.
- Connect connectors (2) and lock.
NOTE:
To reach the plug connections, shift the steering column downwards in the driving direction.
- Secure the cable (1) on the steering column.
- Observe the mark made during removal for positioning the lower steering shaft (1) on the steering column (2).
Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.
- Slide the steering column (1) into the lower steering shaft (2) approx. 10 mm.
- Position the steering column on the support of the instrument panel.
- Fit the nuts (1).
NOTE:
Do not yet tighten nuts.
- Fit the nuts (1).
NOTE:
The tightening with the torque wrench (2) is carried out in the sequence specified in the next work step.
- Nuts must be tightened in the sequence (1) to (4).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Steering column to dashboard support | ||
| M8 Observe tightening sequence. | Tightening torque | 21.4 Nm |
- Slide the lower steering shaft (2) fully off of the steering column.
- Replace the clamping bolt (1).
Parts: Clamping bolt
- Tighten the clamping bolt (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Lower steering shaft to steering column | ||
| Clamping bolt M8 Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt. No retorque permitted! |
tightening torque | 28 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING KNEE AIRBAG .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
- Refer to INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
- Refer to FITTING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING AIRBAG UNIT .
- Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
- Refer to PERFORMING STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT STANDARDIZATION .
- Refer to CHECKING THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL .
- Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .