Installing the electrical steering column

• Carefully insert the steering column from the top and position.
• Screw on nuts (1) by a few revolutions.

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• Screw on nuts (1) by a few revolutions.

  Tightening with standard tools (2) takes place in the next step.

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• The nuts must  be tightened in the order (1) to (4).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Steering column to dashboard support
  M8 Observe tightening sequence.	Tightening torque	21.4 Nm

  Fig 1: Steering Column, Dashboard Support And Nuts Tightening Sequence

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Connect connectors (2) and lock.
• Secure the cable (1) on the steering column.

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Follow-up work 

• Install the bottom steering column STEERING SHAFT .
• Install KNEE AIRBAG .
• Install the pedal assembly TRIM PANEL .
• Install the steering column SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL).
• Install steering lower section column SHROUD .
• Fit steering upper section column SHROUD .
• Install STEERING WHEEL .
• Install the steering wheel or sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
• Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
• ACTIVATE the 48 v electrical system.
• PERFORM steering column adjustment standardization.
• Check the steering wheel STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION .
• CHECK the airbag for function.