32 31 090 Removing and installing/replacing steering column

Necessary preliminary tasks  :

• Remove STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER .
• Remove INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .

Removal  :

Feed out steering column shroud (1) from instrument cluster holder (2).

Fig 1: Steering Column Shroud And Instrument Cluster Holder

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Fig 2: Steering Shaft And Clamping Bolt

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Release clamping bolt (1).

Release steering column from steering shaft (2).

Release nuts (1) on bottom of steering column (2).

Fig 3: Nuts On Steering Column Bottom

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Fig 4: Removing Front Steering Column

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Unclip wiring harness holder from steering column.

Carefully remove steering column (2) towards the front.

Installation  :

Replacement only:

Remount sheet metal nuts (1).

Fig 5: Sheet Metal Nuts

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Fig 6: Steering Column And Nuts

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Carefully insert and position steering column (2) in instrument panel trim.

Secure wiring harness on steering column.

Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .

Tighten nuts (1) on bottom of steering column (2).

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 7: Nuts On Steering Column Bottom

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Fig 8: Steering Shaft And Clamping Bolt

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Insert steering column into steering shaft (2).

Tighten clamping bolt (1).

Part  : Renew clamping bolt (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .

Feed instrument cluster holder (2) through steering column shroud (1).

If necessary, feed wiring harness instrument cluster (3) through steering column shroud (1).

Fig 9: Steering Column Shroud And Instrument Cluster Holder

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Required follow-up work  :

• Install INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
• Install STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER .