Remove steering shaft lower part from steering column
NOTE:
DANGER High-voltage system. The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see: 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on handling hybrid cars
- For additional information see: 61 25... NOTES on repair of high-voltage battery unit
Preliminary work
- DE-ENERGIZE the high-voltage system.
- CHECK that no voltage is applied.
- Remove the acoustic COVER .
- Remove the DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Remove the INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM).
- Remove control unit BRACKET .
- Remove the pedal mechanism TRIM PANEL .
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL).
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column.
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL).
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column.
- After separating the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) from the steering gear or from the steering column, secure the steering wheel against twisting.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The bottom steering shaft and the steering column are not encoded in relation to each other. Always mark the positioning of the steering shaft in relation to the steering column for removals, installations and replacements. Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.
The bottom steering shaft and the steering column are not encoded in relation to each other. Always mark the positioning of the steering shaft in relation to the steering column for removals, installations and replacements. Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.
