32 33 000 Removing And Installing / Replacing Steering Wheel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit. See AIRBAG UNIT or AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .

Set road wheels/steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove steering wheel.

Installation:

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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IMPORTANT:

Steering wheel can only be attached in one position.

With the steering wheel removed, it is important for the road wheel to remain in the straight-ahead position; if necessary, secure coil spring against turning.

Replacement:

Modify SHIFT PADDLES
Modify MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES/SPOKE COVERS
Modify LOWER SPORT STEERING WHEEL TRIM