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Removing and Installing/Replacing Steering Wheel




32 33 000 - Removing and installing / replacing steering wheel





Note:
Wheel/chassis alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove airbag unit





Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2) and remove steering wheel.

Installation:
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ [1][2]Specifications.





Important!
Risk of damage!
Locking pin (1) must engage in recess of driver (2).

Installation:
Align steering wheel using grooved toothing to steering column and attach.





Replacement:
- Remove steering wheel module control unit
- Remove both multifunction steering wheel switches Removing and Installing/Replacing Multifunction Steering Wheel Switch