32 31 092 Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Column
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Remove steering wheel . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL .
- Remove steering column trims . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
- Move steering column into "extended" position
- Replacement only: Remove STEERING-COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
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.
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 .
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque: 32 31 1AZ .
Secure steering column against falling out.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 32 31 1AZ .
Remove steering column towards rear.
Installation:
When inserting steering column, make sure guide (1) is correctly fitted in instrument panel carrier.
After installation:
- Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING or 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
- Carry out NORMALIZATION of electric steering column adjustment
- Replacement only: Turn steering wheel in both directions to full lock. The airbag warning lamp must not light up in the process.
- Check directional stability of car