Installing the electrical steering column
- Carefully insert the steering column from the top and position.
- Screw on nuts (1)
by a few revolutions.
- Screw on nuts (1)
by a few revolutions.
Tightening with standard tools (2) takes place in the next step.
- 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 |
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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.
Follow-up Work
- Install the instrument panel SUPPORT .
- Connect the expansion valve REFRIGERANT LINE .
- Install instrument panel TRIM .
- Install the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI).
- Install the steering column SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL).
- Install steering column lower section SHROUD .
- Fit steering column upper section SHROUD .
- Install the STEERING WHEEL .
- Install the steering wheel or sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
- Install the M sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
- Install the left fold-down COMPARTMENT .
- Install the CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID).
- Install the left instrument panel FINISHER .
- Install the light OPERATING UNIT .
- Install the left instrument panel SIDE PANEL .
- Install the left and right a-pillar TRIM PANEL .
- Install right a-pillar footwell side TRIM PANEL .
- Install the left a-pillar footwell side TRIM PANEL .
- Install both inner front door sill COVER STRIPS .
- Install the instrument panel MID-RANGE SPEAKERS .
- Install the instrument panel SPEAKER TRIM .
- Install the HEAD UNIT HIGH (HU-H).
- Install radio operating unit and air conditioning CONTROL PANEL .
- Install the right instrument panel FINISHER .
- Install the right instrument panel SIDE PANEL .
- Install the CENTER CONSOLE .
- Install the right footwell TRIM PANEL .
- Install the pedal mechanism TRIM PANEL .
- Install the CUP HOLDER .
- Install the center console TRIM .
- Install front storage compartment TRIM .
- Install the center ARMREST .
- Install the center armrest STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Install the rear center console TRIM .
- Install rear VENTILATION GRILLE .
- Install the rear VENTILATION GRILLE (air conditioning with 4-zone control).
- Install the rear passenger compartment air conditioning CONTROL PANEL (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system with 4-zone control).
- Connect all battery EARTH LEADS .
- Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .