Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position

Remove the steering wheel

Fig 1: Locking Screw From Parking Hole In Steering Wheel

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Remove the locking screw from the "parking hole" in the steering wheel. Install the screw in the contact reel.

Fig 2: Steering Wheel Screw

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Remove the steering wheel screw
Ensure that the front wheels and steering wheel are in the straight-ahead position
Remove the steering wheel.
NOTE: Take care to ensure that the connector does not catch on the steering wheel during removal.

Zero the contact reel

Install the steering wheel and check the steering wheel position

Fig 3: Pulling Connectors From Contact Reel Through Steering Wheel

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NOTE: Ensure that front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

Pull the connectors from the contact reel through the steering wheel
Install the steering wheel carefully so that both catches on the contact reel are seated in the two recesses in the steering wheel hub
Install the steering wheel screw. Use a new screw . Finger tighten.
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel when it is on the steering shaft. Since the contact reel is locked, it will be damaged beyond repair if the wheel is turned in this situation.
Remove the locking screw holding the contact reel. Install the contact reel in the parking hole in the steering wheel
Connect tool 9988695 to the contact reel cable
Drive the car straight forward and check that the steering wheel is in the "straight ahead" position
If the steering wheel position is incorrect repeat the adjustment.

Tighten the screw in the center of the steering wheel

Install the steering wheel module

Fig 4: Folding In Steering Wheel Module & Ensuring Wiring Lies Free And Is Not Trapped

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Turn the ignition key to position I to unlock the steering wheel
Position the lower section of the steering wheel module against the steering wheel
Connect the connector
Fold in the steering wheel module. Ensure that wiring lies free and is not trapped
Secure the steering wheel module with the Torx screws from the side
Tighten the steering wheel module screws. Tighten to 10 Nm .

Check the function

Ensure that the steering wheel turns easily and that the steering lock functions.

Check that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) have been stored while the repair was carried out.