Removing the electrical steering column
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WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Preliminary work
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING STEERING WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING LOWERING PART OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to REMOVING KNEE AIRBAG .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The steering shaft and the steering column are not encoded to each other. At the time of removal, installation and replacement, mark the positioning of the steering shaft in relation to the steering column. Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.
The steering shaft and the steering column are not encoded to each other. At the time of removal, installation and replacement, mark the positioning of the steering shaft in relation to the steering column. Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.
- Mark positioning of the bottom of the steering shaft (1) in relation to the steering column.
- Loosen the clamping bolt (1).
- Pull down the bottom steering shaft (2) from steering column a little.
In order to release the steering shaft from the steering column, the steering column must be released from the support of the dashboard.
- Loosen the nuts (1) on the steering column using a 1/4" reversible ratchet, extension, joint and size 13 hex socket from the footwell.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Secure component against falling.
- Loosen nuts (1).
- Release the steering column (2) from the support of the dashboard and pull out from bottom steering shaft (3).
NOTE:
To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
- Disconnect cable (1) from the steering column.
- Unlock and disconnect plug connections (2).
NOTE:
To reach the plug connections (2), shift the steering column downward in driving direction.
- Carefully guide the steering column out toward the top and remove it.