Remove/install steering column module - AR54.25-P-2802CW

MODEL 204, 207 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Module, Shipping Insert And Assembly Display

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Illustrated on model 204 

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Module Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
		The steering column tube module (1) contains the fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45), steering angle sensor (N49), steering column module control unit (N80) and switch unit. It is a single component and can only be removed or replaced as such.
1	Remove steering wheel		AR46.10-P-0100CW
2	Pry off cover for jacket tube (5) from steering column tube module (1)	Pry off frame of cover for steering column tube (5) at the catches (arrows) using a plastic wedge.
3	Pull steering column tube module (1) off steering column tube (4)	Do not actuate the red safety catches in the steering column tube module (1), otherwise the clock spring contact (A45) may be destroyed. Installation:  Press steering column tube module (1) onto steering column tube (4) until the assembly indicator (3) is retracted. Installation:  Break off transport fastening (2) after installation of a new steering column tube module (1).
4	Unclip cable duct with electrical line from leather bag	Model 204.9, 207
5	Separate electrical connection at steering column tube module (1)		AR54.25-P-2802-02CW
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Perform initialization of DTR control unit with STAR DIAGNOSIS	After replacing the steering column tube module (1) on vehicles with code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
8	Read out fault memory using STAR DIAGNOSIS and erase if necessary