Installing Steering Column (Centre)

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Installing steering column

• Observe the tightening sequence of steering column at mounting bracket. 
• Once the battery is disconnected, perform the work required for full restoration of normal driving. 

  > 2X00IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY

• Calibrate the steering-angle sensor using the Porsche System Tester. 

  > 456005 INITIALISING AND CALIBRATING STEERING-ANGLE SENSOR

• The electric steering column locking mechanism (ELV) must be taught using the Porsche System Tester. You can get the required immobiliser code with the vehicle identification number from IPAS or from your importer. 
• The electrically adjustable steering column must be adapted in the vehicle. 

  > 729319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT FOR MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT

• Always replace the fastening screw -1- for the universal joint of the steering column. 
• Replace locking screws and nuts. 
• Visually inspect all parts. 
• Use specified tightening torques. 

Information 

The steering column must only be replaced as a complete unit. Individual components cannot be disassembled or replaced.

1. Insert the entire steering column into the vehicle through the passenger compartment.
2. Secure combination connector and electric plug connection for the steering column. To do this:
   1. 2.1 Plug in electric plug connection -2-  at the steering column -arrow-  and lock it -a-  .

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      Installing plug connections (shown as an example)

   2. 2.2 On vehicles with electrical steering column adjustment, plug in combination connector -4-  and lock it -b-  .
   3. 2.3 Fasten the combination connector to the mounting bracket holder using a new tie-wrap -1-  .

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   Fastening tie-wrap

3. Insert the steering column -1-  into the mounting bracket.

   Place the fastening screws -2-  for the steering column -1-  in the mounting bracket from below and then fit them.

   Observe the tightening sequence.

   > 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR STEERING .

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   Screws at bottom

4. Place the side fastening screw -2-  for the steering column -4-  in the mounting bracket and then fit it using > Nr.31 - multiple-tooth socket-wrench insert.  Counter at the fastening nut -3-  while doing this.

   > 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR STEERING

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   Steering column fastening screw

5. Fit strut. On vehicles with a knee airbag, fit the fastening screws -1-  on the knee airbag holder -2-  .

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   Knee airbag holder

6. Fit the steering column -2-  on the steering gear -3-  .

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   Installing steering column

   1. 6.1 Slide the steering column -2-  from above -arrow-  onto the steering gear -3-  as far as it will go -A-  .
   2. 6.2 Fit clamping screw.

      > 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR STEERING

      Always use a new clamping screw. 

7. Fit the lock nuts for mounting the sealing bellows on the bulkhead -arrows-  (one lock nut hidden).

   For diesel engines:  Remove the lock nuts for mounting the sealing bellows from the wheel housing -arrows-  (one lock nut hidden).

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   Mounting for sealing bellows (shown as an example)

8. Position the heat shield -2-  on the steering gear and fit the fastening screws -1-  .

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Heat shield for steering gear