32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel

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NOTE: Wheel/chassis alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove AIRBAG UNIT

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

Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (2) for steering wheel heating.

Release screw (3) and remove steering wheel (4).

Installation:

Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel, Plug Connection With Screw

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Installation:

IF NECESSARY, MODIFY SHIFT PADDLES (5)

Installation:

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

Replacement

Modify SPORT STEERING WHEEL COVER/SWITCHES .

Fig 2: Identifying Sport Steering Wheel Markings

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