Install steering wheel

Check the neutral position of the coil spring 

Check 

• Version A: 

  Check the mark (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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Result 

» The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

Measure

• Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring visible in the inspection glass (2).

Check 

• Version B: 

  Check the mark (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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Result 

» The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

Measure

• Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring visible in the inspection glass (2).

• Align mark (1) on steering wheel to mark (2) on steering column.
• Position the steering wheel.

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Check 

• Check the screw connection!

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Result 

» The screw (1) is micro-encapsulated.

Measure

• Clean thread in steering column.

  Replace the screw (1).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten down screw (1).

Steering wheel to steering column
M14 Only with microencapsulated screw:  Replace screw.	Tightening torque	62.5 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Install the WIRING HARNESS .
• If installed: position the CONTROL UNITS .
• Install the leather sports steering wheel DECORATIVE TRIM  (SA255).
• If installed: install the automatic transmission SHIFT PADDLE .
• Install the steering wheel or sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
• Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
• ACTIVATE the 48 v electrical system.
• CHECK the airbag for function.