Replacing Steering Angle Sensor

Replacing Steering Angle Sensor


Caution!
The steering angle sensor must be coded if it has been replaced. A steering angle offset for Electronic Damper Control/Dynamic Stability Control must then be carried out.

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly.
Remove lower section of steering spindle.





Pull upper section of steering spindle towards interior.





For purposes of clarity, the following work steps are shown on a steering column which has been removed.
Press crash disk (3) off crash sleeve (2).
Lift crash sleeve (2) out of groove of steering spindle upper section.
Push steering spindle upper section into steering column.
Remove crash disk (3), crash sleeve (2) and bushing (1).

Installation:
Replace bushing (1) and crash sleeve (2).





Slacken nut (1).
Remove screw (3) with washer (2).

Installation:
Screw must fit in both guide sleeves.
Screw on nut (1) with Loctite.
Sliding piece (screw/nut) 9.5 Nm

Installation:





Observe guide sleeves.





Pull down steering column
Press down both locking hooks.
Detach steering angle sensor.





Press down locking hooks.
Remove locking element.





Slide special tool 32 3 040 into steering angle sensor. The link must rest in an opening in the steering angle sensor.





Push in steering spindle upper section until stop.
Locate special tool 32 3 040 with steering angle sensor. Both lugs (1) of special tool must engage in openings of bearing (2).
Push on steering angle sensor.





Locking element (1) must engage in mounting of steering angle sensor.
Both locking hooks (2) must be snapped into place!