Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement part. Servicing is not possible.

Vehicles with Mechanical Ignition Lock

The steering lock housing can be replaced. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with Electronic Ignition Lock

The Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- can be removed and installed. Refer to Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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WARNING:

Before starting work on electrical equipment and removing the steering wheel, the following conditions must be fulfilled:

The technician must discharge themselves of static electricity. This is done by touching grounded metal parts, for example, water lines, heater pipes, metal supports or a workshop hoist. Refer to ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS .

If this not done, the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- could fail later.

Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
The wheels must be in the straight position.

The airbag system may fail during future operation if these warnings are not followed!

-- Bring wheels in the straight position.

-- Pull the lever on the side of the steering column downward.

-- Push the steering column as far down as possible and remove it.

-- Push the lever on the side of the steering column upward again.

-- Remove the airbag unit. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

-- Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the knee airbag. Refer to KNEE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Vehicles with Mechanical Ignition Lock

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-- Remove the connector -1- from the Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil -D2-.

-- Remove the connector -2- from the ignition/starter switch -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove the left bracket for the knee airbag -3-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove the right bracket for the knee airbag -3-.

-- Release the tab in direction of -arrow- using a small screwdriver.

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-- Remove the cable guide -1- forward from the metal tab.

-- Release the lower cable bracket -1- at the tabs in the direction of -arrow-.

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NOTE:

The tabs are directly anchored in the steering column and are located between the bracket -1- and the steering column.

-- Remove the cable bracket -1- downward.

-- Release the tabs -arrows- on the cable guide -1- with a small screwdriver.

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-- Remove the cable guide -1- using the lower cable bracket -1- downward from the steering column.

-- Set the wire for the steering column aside.

Vehicles with "Keyless Access Authorization System" Version 1

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-.

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-- Remove the cable from the steering column.

Vehicles with "Keyless Access Authorization System" Version 2

Fig 1: Identifying "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking And Starting System Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Unclip the wire from the retainer on the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -arrow-.

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-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fold back the carpet.

-- Remove the bolt -1- from the universal joint -2-. Then remove the universal joint in direction of -arrow-.

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CAUTION:

If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, the following work cannot be performed:

Connect the battery.
Switching on the ignition
Turning the steering gear
Turning the steering column.

These points must be observed since performing these actions could cause irreparable damage.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and hold the steering column -2-.

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-- Disengage the steering column -1- upward from the tabs -2 and 3- on the mounting bracket and remove it.

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-- Disengage the steering column -1- upward from the tabs -2 and 3- on the mounting bracket and remove it.

CAUTION:

Refer to STEERING COLUMN, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING for the correct handling and transport of steering column.