32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Airbag Unit

Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead position.

Release screw (1).

For tightening torque refer to 32 33 1AZ in 32 33 STEERING WHEEL .

Disconnect plug connections (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Plug Connections

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Installation:

Align sport steering wheel using marking (1) to steering column and attach.

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Marking On Steering Column

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Replacement:

Modify sport steering wheel cover/switches .