32 31 092 Removing and Installing/Replacing Steering Column

32 31 092 Removing and installing/replacing steering column





Important!
To avoid damaging the coil spring cassette, it is necessary to remove the steering wheel because of the absence of a steering column lock!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Disconnect battery negative lead
^ Remove steering wheel
^ Remove steering column trims
^ Move steering column into "extended" position
^ Replacement only: Remove steering-column switch cluster
^ Remove trim panel for pedal assembly





Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2) from steering column.

Installation:
Replace damaged wiring harness holder.

Make sure wiring harness is in correct position.





Remove air duct in footwell.

Release clamping screw (1) and slide splined shaft (2) into steering column.

Installation:
Do not damage splined shaft (2).

Make sure shim (3) is in correct position.

Recut thread.

Replace clamping screw.

Clamping screw must rest in groove of upper steering spindle.

No subsequent buckling permitted!

Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ.








Secure steering column against falling out.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ.





Remove steering column towards rear.

Installation:
When inserting steering column, make sure guide (1) is correctly fitted in instrument panel carrier.

After installation:
^ Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering





^ Carry out normalization of electric steering column adjustment
^ Replacement only: Turn steering wheel in both directions to full lock. The airbag warning lamp must not light up in the process.
^ Check directional stability of car