32 33 010 Removing and installing (replacing) sports steering wheel/steering wheel

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit. See REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT or REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .

Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead driving position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

Installation note:

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

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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Replacement:

Modify SHIFT PADDLES
Modify MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCH/SPOKE COVERS
Modify BOTTOM SPORTS STEERING WHEEL COVER

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

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

Tightening torque 32 33 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Unit Holding Plate Screws And Wiring Harness

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