Remove/install electrically adjustable steering column tube - AR46.10-P-0620GM

MODEL 463.202 /222 /236 /237 /243 /244 /245 /246 /247 /248 /249 /250 /254 /270 /271 /303 /306 /309 /322 /323 /332 /333 /336 /340 /341 /346 

Fig 1: Identifying Electrically Adjustable Steering Column Tube Components (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Identifying Electrically Adjustable Steering Column Tube Components (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Identifying Electrically Adjustable Steering Column Tube Components (3 Of 3)

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	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Activate service mode in Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand (emergency call system) (TELE AID)	Only on model 463.243/244/245/250/309/322/323/332/333 with code (ET2) Tele-Aid - car telephone emergency call system, Model 463.247/248/254/270 up to 1.4.07 with code (ET2) Tele-Aid car telephone emergency call system	AR82.95-P-0005-03GR
	Notes regarding the Tele-Aid emergency call system	Model 463.243/244/245/250/309/322/323/332/333, Model 463.247/248/254/270 up to 1.4.07	AH82.95-P-0001-01GA
	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 glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
2	Disconnect battery ground line	All models except model 463.236/248 with code (979) Special protection version	AR54.10-P-0003G
		Model 463.236/248 with code (979) Special protection version, with code (ZS6) Special protection version FB6, with code (E26) Additional battery 100 Ah incl. cutoff relay Model 463.236/248 with code (979) Special protection version, with code (ZS7) Special protection version FB7, with code (E26) Additional battery 100 Ah incl. cutoff relay	AR54.10-P-0003PM
	Notes on battery	All models	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
3	Remove steering wheel	Place front wheels in straight-ahead position.	AR46.10-P-0100P
4	Remove instrument cluster (A1)		AR54.30-P-6015GM
5	Remove cover beneath dashboard (left)		AR68.10-P-1500GM
6	Remove EIS control unit (N73)		AR80.57-P-1000GM
7	Remove steering column cover at the dashboard	Model 463.243/244/245/246/247/248/249/250/254/ 309/322/323/332/333 up to 31.5.04	AR68.10-P-1060GW
		Model 463.243/244/245/246/247/248/249/250/254/309/322/323/332/333/ as of 1.6.04 Model 63.202/222/236/237/270/271/303/306/336/340/341/346	AR68.10-P-1060GX
8	Remove knee bolster	Only on model 463.246/249 as of end no. 141688 and model 463.271.	AR68.10-P-3520G
9	Disconnect electrical connectors (3)
10	Remove light switch module (S1)		AR54.25-P-3270GM
11	Remove screw (12)		*BA46.10-P-1007-03E
12	Remove bolt (11)		*BA46.10-P-1008-03E
13	Remove spacer tube (4)
14	Remove upper bolts (7)		*BA46.10-P-1006-03E
15	Undo lower screw (8)		*BA46.10-P-1005-03E
16	Unscrew nut (2)	Remove screw (9) on center universal joint (1).
			*BA46.10-P-1014-03E
17	Pry off center universal joint (1) from steering shaft (14)
18	Remove steering column tube (5) towards vehicle interior	Do not damage rubber boot (10) when pulling out and inserting the steering shaft (14). Installation:  Insert journal (13) of steering column tube (5) into bore of console (6).
19	Install in the reverse order
20	Deactivate service mode in Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand	Only on model 463.243/244/245/250/309/322/323/332/333 with code (ET2) Tele-Aid - car telephone emergency call system, Model 463.247/248/254/270 up to 1.4.07 with code (ET2) Tele-Aid car telephone emergency call system	AR82.95-P-0005-03GR
	Notes regarding the Tele-Aid emergency call system	Model 463.243/244/245/250/309/322/323/332/333, Model 463.247/248/254/270 up to 1.4.07	AH82.95-P-0001-01GA
21	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS, read out fault memory and erase if necessary		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Checking
22	Perform function test of all previously removed parts
23	Conduct a road test	Check turn signal cancellation during test drive: If the steering wheel is offset by more than one tooth, flawless turn signal cancellation is no longer guaranteed. Airbag indicator lamp: The SRS indicator lamp must not light up at full steering angle in both directions. Position of steering wheel: If the steering wheel is not on straight, offset it by a maximum of one tooth, in the event of a larger deviation: ↓
		Check and adjust toe on front axle.	AR40.20-P-0323GG