61 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) fixture for steering column stalk

WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work. With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist fixture for steering column stalk!

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .
Remove lower section of steering column trim. Refer to LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
Remove top section of steering column casing. Refer to UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .

WARNING: Secure volute spring cassette (1) against rotating with adhesive tape (2).

If unauthorized rotation of volute spring cassette (1) cannot be ruled out, it is essential to return volute spring cassette (1) to center position!

Turn volute spring counterclockwise as far as it will go.
Turn volute spring clockwise as far as it will go.
Turn volute spring back to center position and secure so that centering pin (3) is at bottom position.

Fig 1: Identifying Volute Spring Cassette

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Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Release screws (1).

Remove fixture for steering column switch (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connection For Steering Column Switch

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Replacement:

Remove volute spring cassette. Refer to 61 31 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VOLUTE SPRING CASSETTE .
Remove turn indicator/headlight dipping switch. Refer to 61 31 016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TURN INDICATOR/HEADLIGHT DIPPING SWITCH .
Remove windscreen wiper switch. Refer to 61 31 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR WINDSCREEN WIPERS .