Remove/Install Steering Column Module - AR54.25-P-2802LW

Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 293 

Shown on model 205 

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Shown on model 205 

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	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Perform commissioning of steering column tube module (1).	When replacing the steering column tube module (1).
		Model 293	AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
		Model 238	AD00.00-P-2000-06LWO
		Model 205, 213, 253	AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2	Move steering wheel all the way to the rear.
3	Turn steering wheel to center position (front wheels in straight-ahead position).
4	Remove steering wheel.		AR46.10-P-0100LW
5	Unclip cover (2) from steering column tube module (1).	Start unclipping at bottom of cover (2).
		Clip remover	Figure
6	Pull steering column tube module (1) off steering column tube.	Do not touch red safety catch in steering column tube module (1). Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed. : When the steering column tube module (1) is in the correct installation position, the assembly indicator (3) is retracted. : When installing a new steering column tube module (1), the transportation lock (7) must be broken off after installation.
7	Remove locking clip (6) from electrical connector (5).	The locking clip (6) is destroyed and must be replaced.
8	Detach guide (4) together with electrical connector (5) from steering column tube module (1) and remove steering column tube module (1).
9	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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