Removal Procedure
- Lock steering
- Remove the footwell trim on the driver side. Remove the 2 clips.
- Remove the 2 clamp bolts (1, 2).
- Compress the intermediate shaft slightly and remove.
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
- Remove the airbag module.
- Separate the wiring harness plug (1) for the horn.
- Remove the steering wheel from steering the column assembly.
- Remove the upper steering column trim.
- Remove the lower steering column trim.
- Remove the column integration module (CIM) module.
- Release the light switch.
- Remove the light switch.
- Disconnect the wiring harness plug for the light switch.
- Remove the lower instrument panel padding trim.
- Remove the wiring harness from the steering column assembly.
- Remove the steering column assembly from the steering crossmember.
- Remove the steering/ignition lock from the steering column assembly.
Important: Before installation work affecting the airbag, follow the safety instructions for pyrotechnic systems.
| 1.1. | Turn the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position. |
| 1.2. | Pull out the ignition. |
| 1.3. | Allow the steering lock to engage. |
Important: Note the installation position of the clamp bolts.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Wait 1 minute for the capacitor to discharge.
Important: The airbag module must not be forced open and must always be laid with the cushion side facing upwards.
| • | Remove the bolt (2). |
| • | Remove the steering wheel form the steering shaft. |
| • | Remove the 2 bolts. |
| • | Release 2 from the instrument. |
Remove the 3 bolts.
| • | Disconnect the wiring harness plug. |
| • | Remove the 3 bolts. |
Important: To release the light switch, press in the rotary knob (1) in position 0, move the pressed in knob to the center position (3), light switch unit (2) is released.
| 14.1. | Disconnect the wiring harness plug. |
| 14.2. | Press down on the secondary fuse (2). |
| 14.3. | Remove the fuse (1). |
Remove the 4 bolts.
| • | Remove the bolt. |
| • | Release the wiring harness from the holder. |
Important: Note the installation position of the locking pin on top of the steering column.
Remove the 3 bolts.
| 18.1. | Turn the ignition lot to the Park position. |
| 18.2. | Remove the bolt. |
| 18.3. | Remove the retaining clip. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the steering/ignition lock to the steering column assembly.
- Install the steering column assembly to the I/P tie bar.
- Install the wiring harness to the steering column assembly.
- Lock the steering
- Install the lower instrument panel padding trim.
- Connect the wiring harness plug for the light switch unit.
- Install the light switch.
- Release the light switch.
- Install the column integration module (CIM) module.
- Install the lower steering column trim.
- Install the upper steering column trim.
- Insert the steering wheel in the CIM.
- Guide the airbag (1) wiring harness through the opening in the steering wheel hub.
- Install the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
- Connect the wiring harness plug for the horn/infotainment.
- Install the airbag module.
- Install the intermediate shaft to the steering shaft .
- Attach intermediate shaft to steering gear.
- Install the footwell trim.
- Check the straight-ahead position, adjust if necessary.
- Connect the ground cable to the battery.
- For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References .
| 1.1. | Install the retaining clip. |
| 1.2. | Install the bolt. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The locking pin must sit correctly in the instrument panel (I/P) tie bar.
Insert the steering column assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
Install the wiring harness into the holder.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
Important:
• Disregard for vehicles with Open and Start. • Vehicles with Open and Start: Disconnect the battery. Switch the ignition on and off. Open and close the driver door. The steering lock and the ignition lock engage automatically.
| 4.1. | Turn the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position. |
| 4.2. | Pull out the ignition key. |
| 4.3. | Allow the steering lock to engage. |
Tighten
Tighten the 4 bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
Important: Turn the rotary switch (1) to position 0, the light switch lock (2) projects.
Connect the wiring harness plug.
Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts to 3.5 N·m (32 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the 3 bolts to 1 N·m (9 lb in).
Install 2 on the instrument.
Tighten
Tighten the 2 bolts to 1 N·m (9 lb in).
Important:
• The airbag contact unit must not be twisted. • During removal and installation, make sure that the markings (arrows) are in the positions illustrated.
The guide pin (1) on the back of the steering wheel must engage in the carrier (2) of the CIM.
Important:
• Ensure that the marks (2) on the steering wheel shaft align. • Clean thread and fit new bolt with locking compound.
Place the steering wheel on the steering column assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
Important: Before inserting the clamp bolt, make certain that the steering shaft groove (arrow) is flush with the bore in the intermediate shaft. Clean the thread and insert the bolt with locking compound. Note installation position of clamp bolt.
| 17.1. | Slide the intermediate shaft onto the steering shaft. |
| 17.2. | Install the clamp bolt (1). |
Tighten
Tighten to 24 N·m (18 lb ft)
Important:
• Ensure that the wheels are in the straight-ahead position. • Before inserting the clamp bolt, make certain that the steering gear shaft groove (arrow) is flush with the bore in the intermediate shaft. Clean the thread and insert the bolt with locking compound.
| 18.1. | Slide the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear. |
| 18.2. | Install the clamp bolt (2). |
Tighten
Tighten to 24 N·m (18 lb ft)
Install the 2 clips.
