STEERING COLUMN
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B
Removing
The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement part. Service is not possible.
The steering lock housing can be transferred. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .
| WARNING | Before starting work on electrical equipment and removing steering wheel, the following conditions must be fulfilled: Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation . Wheels must be located in straight ahead position. If these notes are not observed, the airbag system may not function properly during vehicle operation! |
Set the wheels to the straight ahead position.
Pull lever downward beneath steering column.
Bring steering column downward as far as possible and pull out.
Remove airbag unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the airbag steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL WITH AIRBAG .
Remove the steering column switch trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove storage compartment on driver side. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the driver side knee airbag if installed. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the steering column switch. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .
Disconnect the harness connector -1-.
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Free up the cable guide -2-.
Remove the footwell vent underneath the steering column. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Disconnect ground wire -2- from steering column.
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Unclip the cable guide -3-.
Disconnect and free up all electrical connectors on steering column.
Remove the nuts -arrows- and the steering column universal joint cover -1-.
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Remove the bolt -1- and pull off universal joint -2- from steering gear.
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Remove the left and right knee airbag supports if installed. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove bolt -1-.
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First remove fuse panel bolts -arrow-, then bolts -1-.
Lower steering column slightly and carefully pull out upward.
| CAUTION | Pay particular attention to the correct handling and transport of the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING . |
Carefully remove steering column upward.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following
Refer to STEERING COLUMN, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING .
Tightening specifications, refer to STEERING COLUMN AND MOUNTING BRACKET WITH FREQUENCY DAMPER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
Engage steering column into assembly aid on mounting bracket.
Align steering column to mounting bracket and install.
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When doing this, pins -arrows A- of mounting bracket and holes -arrows B- of steering column must be positioned toward each other and inserted into one another.
Only in this way is the correct installation position of steering column to mounting bracket guaranteed.
Install the left and right knee airbag supports if installed. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Install the steering column switch. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .
Install the steering column switch trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the footwell vent underneath the steering column. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Install the driver side knee airbag if installed. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Install the driver side storage compartment. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Installing steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL WITH AIRBAG .
Install the airbag in the steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Calibrate Steering Angle Sensor -G85- with Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
After the following assembly work, the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- must be calibrated.
- When the steering angle sensor -G85- has been removed or replaced.
- After removing or replacing steering column.
- After removing or replacing steering column switch.
- After removing or replacing steering lock housing.
- If the steering wheel was offset.
- After removing or replacing coil spring with slip ring (spiral spring).
- After removing or replacing steering column electronics control module.