Remove steering column
WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
NOTE:
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL).
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column.
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column.
- After separating the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) from the steering gear or from the steering column, secure the steering wheel against twisting.
Preliminary work
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
- Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING LOWER PART OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
- Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE AIR DUCT IN THE FOOTWELL .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING LOWER PART OF STEERING SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
- Pull out the steering column (1) in arrow direction a little.
- Release the wiring harness with the holders (2) from the steering column (1).
- Feed out and remove the high steering column (1).