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 .

Removal :

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

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Plug Connection And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2)

Remove steering wheel.

Installation :

Fig 2: Steering Wheel Yellow Mark

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NOTE: There are clock springs installed with and without a mechanical anti-twist lock.
Clock spring without mechanical anti-twist lock:
(recognizable at the inspection glass for the mark of the neutral position)

Do not twist the clock spring.
Check zero position of clock spring on steering column switch cluster.
Neutral position is correct only when the green or yellow mark (1) is clearly visible!

Replacement:

If necessary, remount SHIFT PADDLES .
Remount MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCH/SPOKE COVERS .
Remount bottom sports STEERING WHEEL COVER .

Fig 3: Steering Wheel Plug Connection And Screw

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Connect steering wheel.

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Insert connector (1).

Installation note :

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

Required follow-up work :

Install AIRBAG UNIT .