Removing and installing/replacing steering column (Cooper)

Preliminary work needed:

Removal:

Feed out the steering column shroud (1) from the instrument cluster holder (2) and the wiring harness (3).

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Release clamping bolt (1).

Release steering column from steering shaft (2).

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

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Unclip wiring harness holder from steering column.

Carefully remove steering column (2) towards the front.

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Installation:

In case of replacement only:

Remount sheet metal nuts (1).

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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 .

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

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .

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Insert steering column into steering shaft (2).

Tighten clamping bolt (1).

Part : Replace clamping bolt (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .

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Feed the instrument cluster wiring harness (3) through the steering column shroud (1).

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

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Required follow-up work: