ATTENTION: It is necessary to remove the negative terminal from the battery. The wheels must be installed in the Straight position. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in failure of the airbag system during further operation!
Move the lever under the steering column down. Lower the steering column as far as possible and remove it. Turn the lever under the steering column up, returning it to its original position. Remove the airbag from the steering wheel. Remove the steering wheel. Remove the steering column paddle shifter trim. Remove the steering column paddle shifters. Remove the footwell air duct located under the steering column. Disconnect connector "1".
Remove the cable channel "1" under the steering column. To do this, slightly pry up the locking lug "arrow" and remove the cable channel from the steering column guide.
Unscrew the nuts "arrows" and remove the footwell trim "1".
Loosen bolt "1" and remove cardan joint "2" from the steering gear shaft.
Remove the ground cable "arrow" and cable "1" from the steering column. Unscrew bolts "2".
Unscrew bolt "1" and remove safety frame element for clutch pedal "2". Unscrew bolt "3" and remove safety frame element for brake pedal "4". Slightly lower the steering column, then carefully pull it up.
Installation
Hang the steering column on the support bracket using the technological holes "arrows A". Align the steering column relative to the support bracket. Install the steering column on the support bracket. In this case, the pins "1" of the support bracket must enter the holes "arrows B" on the steering column body. This is the only way to ensure the correct installation of the steering column relative to the support bracket.
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Screw in and tighten the steering column mounting bolts "2".
Install the clutch pedal safety cage element "2" in place and secure it with bolt "1". Install the brake pedal safety cage element "4" in place and secure it with bolt "3". Screw the ground cable "arrow" to the steering column and install cable "1". Install the universal joint "2" on the steering gear pinion shaft and tighten bolt "1". Install the footwell trim "1" and secure it with nuts "arrows". Install the cable channel located under the steering column. The lock "arrow" should snap into place in the guide. Connect connector "1". Install the footwell air duct located under the steering column. Install the steering column paddle shifters. Install the steering column paddle shifter trim. Install the steering wheel. Install the airbag on the steering wheel. Perform basic installation of the steering angle sensor "G85" using the tester -VAS 5051B-.
Tightening torques
| Universal joint to steering shaft. Use only new bolt | 30 Nm |
| Steering column to support bracket | 20 Nm |
After performing the following work, it is necessary to check the basic installation of the steering angle sensor G85: after removing or replacing the steering angle sensor "G85", after removing or replacing the steering column; after removing or replacing the steering gear; after changing the angular position of the steering wheel on the steering shaft.
Checking the steering column for damage
Check for external damage to the steering column parts. Turn the steering column shaft to ensure there is no jamming or excessive resistance when turning. Check the ability to adjust the steering column in length and height.
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