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

Model 167 

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Shown on Model 167 with code 275 (Memory Package) 

Fig 1: Steering Column Tube Components Location Model 167 (Shown With Code 275)

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Shown on Model 167 with code 275 (Memory Package) 

Shown on Model 167 with code 275 (Memory Package) 

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	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice	Notes on threaded connections with aluminum screws/bolts		AH00.00-P-0006-01RM
Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove steering column tube module control unit (N80).		AR54.25-P-2802ME
2	Unclip and remove cover (1).
3	Remove right trim strip (3) on instrument panel.		AR83.10-P-4509ME
4	Remove left trim strip (3) on instrument panel.
5	Unclip and remove cover (5) of steering column tube (2).	Long wedge	Fig 3
6	Remove knee bolster (4).	Ensure that the knee bolster (4) is seated correctly. Note direction of installation.
7	Remove driver kneebag.		AR91.60-P-0200ME
8	Remove air duct (6) until the electrical connector of the air outlet temperature sensor of the left footwell vent (B10/35) is accessible.	Dismantling tool	Fig 2
9	Release and disconnect electrical connector of left footwell vent outlet air temperature sensor (B10/35) and remove air duct (6).
10	Remove screw (7).	Replace bolt (7).
		Screw/bolt, steering shaft to steering column tube	*BA46.10-P-1004-01J
11	Pull steering shaft (8) off steering column tube (2).
12	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (9).	Model 167 with code 275 (Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column and mirror))
13	Secure steering column tube (2) to prevent it from falling down.
14	Remove screws (10, 11, 12, 13) in reverse numerical order.	Replace screws (10, 11, 12, 13).
		Bolt, jacket tube to cross member	*BA46.10-P-1003-03J
15	Pull steering column tube (2) out of opening in instrument panel and remove.	Model 167 with code 275 (Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column and mirror)) The steering column in/out adjustment motor (M20/1) and the steering column up/down adjustment motor (M20/2) are extremely sensitive to lateral forces and impacts. Do not handle steering column tube (2) at steering column in/out adjustment motor (M20/1) and at steering column up/down adjustment motor (M20/2). Otherwise damage will occur. Aid of helper required. Ensure that the steering column tube (2) is seated correctly in the brackets of the crossmember (15).
	Check
16	Check boot of steering shaft (8) for damage.	In the event of a problem, ↓ Replace boot of steering shaft (8).
17	Install in the reverse order
	Concluding tasks
18	Enter new number of steering column tube (2) in online vehicle data card via Vehicle Documentation (VeDoc).	If the steering column tube (2) has been replaced. Redocumentation is absolutely essential.

Fig 2: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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