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 for pedal mechanism. See TRIM PANEL (US ONLY) or TRIM PANEL (ECE ONLY) .
Release bolts and remove bulkhead cover (1) with gaiter.
Press in latch mechanism from the footwell and press out sleeve (1) from the bulkhead.
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.
Make sure sealing lip is correctly seated.