32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel/steering wheel

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

Installation:

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

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Plug Connection And Screws

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and remove airbag unit holding plate.

Fig 2: Release Screws And Remove Airbag Unit Holding Plate

Remove wiring harness (2) and reinstall in new steering wheel.

Tightening torque 32 33 2AZ.