32 33 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Sport Steering Wheel (With Paddle Shift)

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NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG UNIT .

Move wheels/sports steering wheel into straight-ahead position.

Disconnect and detach plug connections (1).

Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

Installation note:

Make sure connecting line(s) is/are correctly laid.

Tightening torque: 32 33 1AZ .

Fig 1: Plug Connections And Screw

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Installation note:

Before fitting sports steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.

Align sports steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.

Fig 2: Aligning Steering Wheel And Colum Markings

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Replacement:

Modify SHIFT PADDLES .
Modify both MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES .
Modify DESIGN COVER for sports steering wheel at front and rear.
Modify STEERING WHEEL MODULE CONTROL UNIT .
If necessary modify LANE DEPARTURE WARNING engine electrical system.