Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove footwell heating duct
Remove steering column trims See 3234020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT or 3231020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Disconnect all plug connections at fixture for steering column stalk
Disconnect plug connection on electric steering column lock
Remove wiring harnesses from steering column
Slide sleeve for steering spindle on steering column upwards. This operation is described in 3231102

Installation:

Press sleeve into bulkhead and check installation position, correct if necessary.

Release clamping screw (1) on steering column (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .

Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw securing adhesive.

Replace clamping screw.

Clamping screw must rest in groove of steering column.

No kinking permitted!

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Screw On Steering Column

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .

Secure steering column against falling out.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .

Remove steering column towards rear.

Installation:

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Screws

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Prior to installing, slide sleeve onto steering column.