61 31 006 Removing and Installing/Replacing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk (Up To 09/2005)
WARNING:
Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection)
. See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove top section of steering column casing . See 32 31 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
- If necessary, remove deformation element for steering column trim.
NOTE:
Comply notes and instructions on handling fibre optic cables
. See 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS
Release screws (1).
Pull back fixture for steering column switch (2) in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connections behind and remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).
Replacement:
- Remove turn indicator/headlight dipping switch . See 61 31 016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TURN INDICATOR/HEADLIGHT DIPPING SWITCH
- Remove windshield wiper switch . See 61 31 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR WINDSCREEN WIPERS
- If necessary, remove cruise control switch . See 61 31 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
- Remove volute spring cassette . See 61 31 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VOLUTE SPRING CASSETTE (FROM 09/2005)
Replacement:
- Carry out programming/coding . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING
- Vehicles without active front steering:
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
- Vehicles with active front steering:
- Carry out active front steering start-up/adjustment . See 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING