Necessary preliminary work

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Remove steering wheel
Remove STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION
If necessary, remove switch for steering column adjustment

WARNING: Do not twist the coil spring cassette (1)!

NOTE: The COIL SPRING CASSETTE (1) may be replaced separately, if necessary!

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Cassette

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 31 8AZ .

Remove steering-column switch cluster in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

The steering column switch cluster is installed in reverse sequence.

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering-Column Switch Cluster Screws

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Replacement:

Remove volute spring cassette
Carry out vehicle programming/encoding
NOTE:
- If replacement of the steering column switch cluster is initiated via Progman, the steering column switch cluster is coded indirectly via the DSC control unit
- If coding is cancelled, first adjust the steering angle sensor; this makes a brand-new steering-column switch cluster coding-compatible again if necessary
- Then code the DSC control unit again
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment
NOTE:
- If steering angle sensor adjustment is cancelled, first code the DSC control unit
- Then adjust the steering angle sensor again
Vehicles with active steering:
- Steering angle sensor is adjusted by means of INITIAL OPERATION/ADJUSTMENT of active front steering
- If necessary, proceed in accordance with instructions