Remove/install cover for steering column on instrument panel - AR68.10-P-1060GW

MODEL 463.243 /244 /245 /246 /247 /248 /249 /250 /254 /309 /322 /323 /332 /333 up to 31.5.04 

Shown on model 463 up to 30.06.02 

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Bottom Section, Fanfare Horns And Airbag Clock Spring & Combination Switch

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Shown on model 463 up to 30.06.02 

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Cover Components

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Shown on model 463 as of 1.07.02 

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Switch Module And Clamping Bolt

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	Remove/Install
	Risk of explosion  caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns  caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury  caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and safety glasses. Pour battery acid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
1	Move steering into center position	The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position.
2.1	Activate Service mode in Tele-Aid emergency call system	Only for model 463.243/244/245/247/248/250/254/309/322/323/332/333 with TeleAid - car telephone emergency call system, code ET2	AR82.95-P-0005-03GR
	Notes regarding the Tele-Aid emergency call system		AH82.95-P-0001-01GA
3	Connect quiescent current retention unit		AR54.10-P-1030-07I
			*WH58.30-Z-1012-09A
4	Disconnect battery ground cable	All models except model 463.248 with special protection version, code 979	AR54.10-P-0003G
		Model 463.248 with special protection version, code 979	AR54.10-P-0003PM
	Notes on battery	All models	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
5	Remove steering wheel		AR46.10-P-0100P
6	Remove instrument panel bottom section on driver's side (2)		AR68.10-P-1505GM
7	Remove fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45)		AR46.10-P-0200GS
8.1	Remove combination switch (S4)	Model 463.244/245/247/248/249/250/254 309/322/323/332/333 up to 30.6.02	AR54.25-P-2800PR
8.2	Remove steering column switch module (8)	Model 463.244/245/247/248/249/250/254/309 /322/323/332/333 as of 1.7.02 up to 31.5.04, 463.243/246 up to 31.5.04 Unscrew clamping bolt (9) and steering column switch module (8) from jacket tube	AR54.25-P-2802GS
9.1	Disconnect electrical connectors (4) from EIS control module (N73) and wiring harness	Only on model 463.244/245/247/248/249/250/254/309/322/323/332/333 up to 30.6.02
10	Remove instrument cluster		AR54.30-P-6015GM
11.1	Remove jacket tube paneling (5) from jacket tube	Only on model 463.244/245/247/248/249/250/254/309/322/323/332/333 up to 30.6.02 Installation:  Observe cable routing.
12	Remove steering column cover (7)	Unscrew bolts (6)
13	Install in the reverse order
14.1	Deactivate service mode in TELE AID emergency call system	Only for model 463.243/244/245/247/248/250/254/309/322/323/332/333 with TeleAid - car telephone emergency call system, code ET2	AR82.95-P-0005-03GR
15	Read out fault memory and erase	STAR DIAGNOSIS Stored faults which can result from lines being disconnected or from simulation during removal and installation or test work, have to be processed and erased in the fault memories after completing the work
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
			*WH58.30-Z-1048-13A
16	Perform basic programming		AR00.19-P-0200P
	Check
17	Perform a function test	Check all functions of multi-function steering wheel and switch on jacket tube.
18	Conduct a road test	Check turn signal return during test drive: When the steering wheel is offset more than one tooth proper turn signal return is no longer ensured. Airbag indicator light: The SRS indicator should not come on even when the steering wheel is turned to lock in either direction. Steering wheel position: If the steering wheel is positioned at an angle, move it by a maximum of one tooth; if the deviation is greater: ↓
		Check and adjust toe on front axle	AR40.20-P-0323GG