32 31 090 Removing And Installing Steering Column
NOTE:
The steering wheel has been removed to simplify depiction.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Return steering to straight-ahead drive setting and remove ignition key
- Move steering column in "top" and "extended" position.
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove steering spindle lower section from steering column . See 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE .
- Remove panel for (active) knee protector . See 51 45 175 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR KNEE PROTECTOR ON LEFT .
- Remove air duct in footwell
- Remove light operator unit . See 61 31 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LIGHTING CONTROL UNIT .
- Remove middle instrument panel trim . See 51 45... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM or 61 31 218 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL .
- Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
Unscrew nuts (1).
Pull steering column gap cover (2) forwards over steering column trim upper section.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Unclip steering column insert (1).
Disconnect plug connections (2).
Remove wiring harness from steering column.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 32 31 6AZ . See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Release screws (1).
Remove steering column towards rear.
Installation:
Centre steering column in instrument panel cutout.
Tightening torque 32 31 6AZ . See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
After installation:
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
- Perform function check:
- Check for ease of movement in overall adjustment range of steering column to adjoining components/wires
- 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