Replacing universal joint
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 .
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.
Follow-up work
- Install control unit BRACKET .
- Install the INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM).
- Install the DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Install ACOUSTIC COVER .
- ACTIVATE high-voltage system.
- Check the steering wheel STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION .
- CHECK the airbag for function.