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Steering Column Assembly Overview, Vehicles With Knee Airbags






Steering Column Assembly Overview, Vehicles with Knee Airbags

Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.






1 Assembly Carrier with Bracket

2 Steering Column

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column, Vehicles with Knee Airbags ] Steering Column, Vehicles With Knee Airbags.

3 Bolt

20 Nm

Observe tightening sequence. Refer to => [ Secure the steering column with the bolts, on after the other , , and. ] Steering Column, Vehicles With Knee Airbags.

4 Bolt

9 Nm

5 Knee Airbag Mount

The impact bolsters for the clutch and brake pedals are welded to the knee airbag mount.

6 Bolt

9 Nm

7 Bolt

20 Nm

Observe tightening sequence. Refer to => [ Secure the steering column with the bolts, on after the other , , and. ] Steering Column, Vehicles With Knee Airbags.

8 Bolt

30 Nm

Always replace if removed.