Installing the electrical steering column

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

Carefully feed in the steering column from the top.
Connect connectors (2) and lock.
NOTE: To reach the plug connections, shift the steering column downward in driving direction.
Secure cable (1) on the steering column.

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Observe the marking made at removal for positioning lower steering shaft (1) on steering column (2).
Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.

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Slide the steering column (1) approx. 10 mm into the bottom steering shaft (2).

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Position the steering column on the support of the instrument panel.
Fit the nuts (1).
NOTE: Do not fully tighten the nuts yet.

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Fit the nuts (1).
NOTE: Tightening with the torque wrench (2) follows in the next work step in the sequence.

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It is mandatory to tighten the nuts in sequence (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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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Lower steering shaft to steering column
Clamping bolt M8 Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt. No retorque permitted!	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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Follow-up work