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Remove/Install Steering Column Tube - AR46.10-P-0400LW

Model 205, 213, 253, 293 

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Shown on model 205 

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Shown on MODEL 205 with CODE 275 (Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory function) 

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Shown on MODEL 205 with CODE 275 (Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory function) 

  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
REMOVINGTORQUE SPECIFICATION Remove/install     
1 Move steering wheel forward and upward.    
2 Remove driver's side cover under instrument panel. Model 293 AR68.10-P-1501EQ
    Model 213 AR68.10-P-1501LWE
    Model 205, 253 AR68.10-P-1500LW
3 Remove driver knee airbag. Model 205, 253, 293
with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
with code 294 (Kneebag)
Model 213
with code 275 (Memory package)
with code 294 (Kneebag)
AR91.60-P-0200LW
4 Remove steering column module.   AR54.25-P-2802LW
5 Unclip and remove trim (2) from instrument panel. Model 205, 253, 293  
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
6 Disconnect electrical connections (4). Model 205, 253, 293
with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
Model 213
with code 275 (Memory package)
 
7 Release and disconnect electrical connector from electric steering lock control unit. Model 205, 213, 253 with transmission 716  
8 Remove bolt (3) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace screw/bolt (3).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt, lower steering shaft to upper steering shaft *BA46.10-P-1001-01N 
9 Remove steering shaft (6) from steering column tube (1).    
10 Unscrew screws (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d).    
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on threaded connections with aluminum screws/bolts   AH00.00-P-0006-01RM
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace screws/bolts (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d).
Position screws (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) gently by hand first and then tighten in given sequence.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, steering column tube to crossmember under instrument panel *BA46.10-P-1001-03S 
11.1 Remove steering column tube (1) downward. Model 205, 253, 293
with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
Model 213
NOTES
Model 205, 253, 293
with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
Model 213
with code 275 (Memory package)
The steering column in/out adjustment motor (M20/1) and the steering column up/down adjustment motor (M20/2) are extremely sensitive to lateral forces and impacts.
Do not handle steering column tube (1) on the steering column in/out adjustment motor (M20/1) and on the steering column up/down adjustment motor (M20/2).
Otherwise, the steering column in/out adjustment motor (M20/1) and the steering column up/down adjustment motor (M20/2) may be damaged.
NOTES
Carefully remove steering column tube (1).
Otherwise trim parts and electrical lines could get damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : The steering column tube (1) must be seated in the brackets (arrows).
 
11.2 Remove steering column tube (1) upward through instrument panel. Model 205, 253, 293
except code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
NOTES
Carefully remove steering column tube (1).
Otherwise trim parts and electrical lines could get damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : The steering column tube (1) must be seated in the brackets (arrows).
 
INSPECT Check     
12 Check boot of steering shaft (6) for damage. If a problem arises

Replace boot of steering shaft (6).
AR46.10-P-0621LW 
13 Install in the reverse order.    
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA46.10-P-1001-01N Self-locking bolt, lower steering shaft to upper steering shaft Nm 23 23
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA46.10-P-1001-01N Self-locking bolt, lower steering shaft to upper steering shaft Nm 23 23
JACKET TUBE

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA46.10-P-1001-03S Bolt, steering column tube to crossmember under instrument panel Stage 1 Nm 12 12
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
JACKET TUBE

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA46.10-P-1001-03S Bolt, steering column tube to crossmember under instrument panel Stage 1 Nm 12 12
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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