32 31 102 Replacing steering shaft sleeve

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove stiffening plate (all N73/S63 and F12 N63)
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM (only N63/N73/S63)
Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTERS cylinders 5-8 (only N63/N73/S63)
Remove heat shield on bulkhead (only N63/N73/S63)
Release UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH CORRUGATED TUBING on "bottom section of steering shaft"
Remove trim panel . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) .

Release bolts and remove bulkhead cover (1) with gaiter.

Fig 1: Locating Bulkhead Cover Bolts

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Press in latch mechanism from the footwell and press out sleeve (1) from the bulkhead.

Fig 2: Identifying Bulkhead Sleeve

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Check installation position.

Press sleeve (1) from the engine compartment out into the bulkhead!

Latch mechanisms of the sleeve must noticeably engage.

-> To check: Visual inspection in footwell!

Spray sealing lip (2) of the sleeve with silicone spray.

Mount bulkhead cover.

Fig 3: Pressing Sleeve From Engine Compartment Out Into Bulkhead

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Make sure sealing lip is correctly seated.