Removing sealing bellows of the steering column

Overview of steering column - sealing bellows → Overview of steering column . See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Overview of steering column

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NOTE:

To remove and install the sealing bellows, the steering column must be removed.
To do this, the catalytic converter on the side of the steering column must be removed. Refer to 26 73 19 Removing and installing (main) catalytic converter - as of MY 2004 (Cayenne TIP, Cayenne MAN) . Refer to 26 73 19 Removing and installing (main) catalytic converter - as of MY 2003 (Cayenne S TIP, Cayenne S MAN, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne S TIO Titan) .
When the intermediate steering shaft has been separated, make sure that everything remains extremely clean. The grease on the individual parts must not be wiped off. If these individual parts are stored for a long period of time, they must be protected from dust and dirt.

1. Remove steering column. → 481519 Removing and installing steering column - section on "Removing" [9PAAE1 9PAAE7 9PAAF1] → 481519 Removing and installing steering column - section on "Removing" [9PAAD1 9PAAD7] → 481519 Removing and installing steering column - section on "Removing" [9PAAJ1]

Fig 2: Mark both intermediate steering shaft for assembly

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2. Both parts of the intermediate steering shaft must be marked for assembly -color dots- . This ensures that both sections will not be installed offset. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Lower steering shaft separated from upper steering shaft

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3. Disconnect the steering column at the intermediate steering shaft. The lower steering shaft can be pulled from the upper steering shaft with a brief jerk at the pressure point. See Fig 3.

4. Remove the sealing bellows of the steering column.