Remove/install steering column tube - AR46.10-P-0400EW
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MODEL 212, 218
Shown on model 212
| Remove/install | |||
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| 1 | Insert transmitter key into electronic ignition lock control unit | Model 212 without code (427) 7-speed automatic transmission. The transmitter key must not be removed, otherwise the electronic steering lock will lock and cannot be removed. |
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| 2 | Move steering column tube (7) forward and downward | ||
| 3 | Rotate the steering wheel to the center position | ||
| 4 | Remove steering column tube module | AR54.25-P-2802EW | |
| 5 | Remove cover (1) from instrument cluster (A1) | Model 212 | AR54.30-P-6015EW |
| Model 218 | AR54.30-P-6015EL | ||
| 6 | Remove leather bag (2) | ||
| 7 | Connect electrical connector at steering column tube module | With code (275) Memory package for electrically adjustable front seats | AR54.25-P-2802-02CW |
| 8 | Move steering column tube (7) backward and upward | ||
| 9 | Disconnect electrical connector at steering column tube module | With code (275) Memory package for electrically adjustable front seats | AR54.25-P-2802-02CW |
| 10 | Remove left cover below dashboard | ||
| 11 | Remove cover above pedal assembly | If necessary. | |
| 12 | Detach vent duct (3) | Vehicles with mechanically adjustable steering column. | |
| 13 | Disconnect electrical connectors (b) at steering column in/out adjustment motor (M20/1) and at steering column up/down adjustment motor (M20/2) | With code (275) Memory package for electrically adjustable front seats | |
| 14 | Detach electrical connector (a) at steering column tube (7) | Model 212 without code (427) 7-speed automatic transmission. | |
| 15 | Detach lower steering shaft (15) from steering column tube (7) | ||
| *BA46.10-P-1003-01M | |||
| 16 | Slide lower steering shaft (15) downwards | ||
| 17 | Remove bolts (11a, 11b, 12a, 12b) | ||
| *BA46.10-P-1001-03Q | |||
| *BA46.10-P-1002-03Q | |||
| 18 | Cover carrier (4) with rag | Vehicles with code (294) Kneebag |
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| 19.1 | Tilt steering column tube (7) to right and remove through footwell | With code (275) Memory package for electrically adjustable front seats | |
| 19.2 | Tilt steering column tube (7) to right and remove upward at angle | Vehicles with mechanically adjustable steering column. | |
| 20 | Detach electronic steering lock | When replacing the steering column tube (7) on model 212 without code (427) 7-speed automatic transmission. | AR46.10-P-0910EW |
| 21 | Install in the reverse order |
STEERING SHAFT
| Number | Designation | Model 212 | Model 218 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.10-P-1003-01M | Self-locking bolt, lower steering shaft to upper steering shaft | Nm | 23 | 23 |
JACKET TUBE
| Number | Designation | Model 212 | Model 218 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.10-P-1001-03Q | Lower bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel | Nm | 26 | 26 |
| BA46.10-P-1002-03Q | Upper bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel | Nm | 26 | 26 |