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 ON HANDLING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS/GAS GENERATORS .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
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 .
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 .
- 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 THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVE LOWER PART OF STEERING SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVE THE SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
- Loosen the nuts (1)
on the steering column (2)
of the footwell.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling. - Loosen the nuts (1)
on the steering column (2)
of the footwell.
- 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) .