Removal & Installation

Disconnect negative lead from battery. Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See PEDAL ASSEMBLY TRIM  . Remove air duct in footwell. Move steering to straight-ahead position.

Lock steering column with special tool (32 3 180). See Fig 1 . Special tool may only be removed again when the steering column has been connected to the steering gear. Remove light switch center. Remove fixture for steering column stalk.

Fig 1: Locking Steering Column

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Release clamping screw (1). See Fig 2 . Separate lower section of steering spindle from steering column and press downwards. During installation, recut thread. Replace clamping screw (1). During installation, make sure universal joint is correctly seated. Lower section of steering spindle can only be joined in one position.

Fig 2: Releasing Clamping Screw

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Disconnect plug connections from wiring harness (1) at steering column. See Fig 3 . Remove wiring harness (1) completely from steering column.

Fig 3: Removing Wire Harness From Steering Column

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Cut instrument panel at dotted lines (1,2). Section pulled out is no longer needed. See Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Cutting Instrument Panel At Dotted Lines

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If necessary, remove cable for interlock. During installation, lock (1) must snap into place. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Ensuring Lock Snaps Into Place

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Remove screws (1,2). Remove steering column. See Fig 6 . Replacement steering columns are secured with a centering element. This centering element may only be removed when the new steering column has been fitted in the vehicle and connected to the steering gear. Then insert hub centering element into removed steering column in place of special tool (32 3 180).

Fig 6: Removing Steering Column

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Modify lock cylinder. Modify steering angle sensor. See STEERING ANGLE SENSOR  . Convert ignition starter switch. Convert cable holder and cable duct.