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32 31 092 Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Column

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the coil spring cassette, it is necessary to remove the steering wheel because of the absence of a steering column lock!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2) from steering column.

Installation: 

Replace damaged wiring harness holder.

Make sure wiring harness is in correct position.

Fig 1: Wiring Harness And Plug Connection
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Remove air duct in footwell.

Release clamping screw (1) and slide splined shaft (2) into steering column.

Installation: 

Do not damage splined shaft (2).

Make sure shim (3) is in correct position.

Recut thread.

Replace clamping screw.

Clamping screw must rest in groove of upper steering spindle.

No subsequent buckling permitted!

Tightening torque: 32 31 3AZ .

Fig 2: Clamping Screw, Splined Shaft And Shim
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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 3: Plug Connection And Screws
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Secure steering column against falling out.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 4: Steering Column Screws
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Remove steering column towards rear.

Installation: 

When inserting steering column, make sure guide (1) is correctly fitted in instrument panel carrier.

Fig 5: Steering Column Guide
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After installation: