Steering Column: Disassembly

Remove steering column. See STEERING COLUMN .
Unfasten screws and remove cable duct. See Fig 1.
Slide in special tool (61 3 300) with flattened end (A) facing ring antenna and lever out ring antenna. See Figure.

NOTE: In order to be able to turn the locking cylinder in cars with interlocks, it is necessary to press the lock inwards through the hole (1). See Figure.

Turn lock to position "R" (first click). Press special tool (32 3 110) onto hole and withdraw locking cylinder. The lock (1) is unlocked with special tool (32 3 110) and locking cylinder can now be removed. Turn special tool in hole if necessary. See Figure.
Unhook helical coiled spring at both ends. See Fig 2.
Remove bushing (1). Press crash disk (3) off crash sleeve (2). Lift crash sleeve (2) out of groove of steering shaft and remove. Remove crash disk (3). See Figure.
Unfasten nut and remove operating lever. See Fig 3.
Remove cable holder. See Fig 4.
Slacken nut (1) for sliding piece. Remove screw (3) with washer (2). See Figure.
Remove mounting plate (1) and mounting bracket (2). See Fig 5.
Press down both locking hooks and remove steering angle sensor. See Figure.
Press down locking hooks. Remove locking element. See Figure.
Unfasten screws and remove ignition starter switch. See Fig 6.

Fig 1: Removing Cable Duct

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Fig 2: Unhooking Helical Coil Spring

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Fig 3: Removing Operating Lever

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Fig 4: Removing Cable Holder

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Fig 5: Removing Mounting Bracket $ Plate

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Fig 6: Removing Ignition Starter Switch

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