32 43 550 Replacing EPS unit (N16/N18)
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IMPORTANT:
Make sure all parts are absolutely clean.
Absolutely avoid penetration of condensation and other dirt!
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to electronic components!
Be especially careful of brake and fuel lines during repair work and absolutely prevent damage.
Absolutely avoid penetration of condensation and other dirt!
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to electronic components!
Be especially careful of brake and fuel lines during repair work and absolutely prevent damage.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- Remove air intake silencer housing. See REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16) or REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N18) .
Unlock plug connection (1) in engine compartment and disconnect.
Release bolts on EPS unit (see arrow) from engine compartment.
Manually remove EPS unit upwards.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque 32 00 2AZ .
Installation note:
Clean sealing surface (2).
Replace sealing ring (1).
Installation note:
- Insert new clutch (1) in the steering box and center.
- Fit EPS unit carefully by hand, clutch (1) must engage noticeably in the driver of the EPS unit
After installation:
- Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
- Perform start-up of EPS unit