Remove/Install Steering Column Tube - AR46.10-P-0400RG

Model 190 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove/install
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
1	Detach lower steering shaft of steering column tube (1) from steering coupling		AR46.10-P-8000RG
		Make sure that the slide ring (7) is correctly seated in the seal bellows of the steering shaft.
2	Remove steering column tube module		AR54.25-P-2802RG
3	Remove lower paneling for instrument panel (3)		AR68.10-P-1501RQ
4	Cover knee airbag (6) with rags
5	Disconnect electrical connectors (4) and (5) of steering column adjustment motors (M20/1) and (M20/2)
6	Remove screws/bolts (2a), (2b), (2c) and (2d)	Secure the steering column tube (1) to prevent it from falling down. Otherwise damage may occur.
		Screw in the screws/bolts (2a) to (2d) loosely and then tighten to the specified torque in the sequence (2a), (2c), (2b), (2d).
		Bolt, jacket tube to cross member	*BA46.10-P-1001-03I
7	Remove steering column tube (1) through steering shaft in direction of arrow	A second person is required to ensure secure assembly of the steering column tube (1).
8	Install in the reverse order

JACKET TUBE

Number	Designation		Model 190
BA46.10-P-1001-03I	Bolt, jacket tube to cross member	Nm	26