32 31 090 Removing and installing/replacing steering column
Necessary preliminary work:
- Move steering column into "extended" position
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
- Remove REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL
- Remove upper and lower steering column shroud. See REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD and REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
- Remove steering column control panel
- Unclip wiring harness and place to one side.
- Remove UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH CORRUGATED TUBE
Undo nuts (1) at bottom of steering column.
Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .
Secure steering column against falling out.
Undo nuts (1) at top of steering column.
Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .
Remove steering column by pulling upward.
After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up!