Removing Steering Column

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Loosen universal joint -2- .

1.2 Pull universal joint -2- off the steering column.

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Unscrewing screw

Only for vehicles with electric steering column adjustment (ELV) (I-no. 2C4):
Release and disconnect electric plug connection on control unit for electric steering column adjustment.

> 483019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Unscrew nuts -4 to 7- .

Fig 1: Steering Column Nuts Loosening Sequence
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Unscrewing nuts
Lower the steering column -8- as far as required until the electric plug connection is accessible.

Fig 2: Steering Column Nuts Loosening Sequence
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Lowering steering column
Release and disconnect electric plug connection -9- on ELV control unit.

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Releasing and pulling off electric plug connection
Remove steering column.