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Removing and installing/replacing steering angle sensor

Special tools required:

32 3 040

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower section of steering spindle Remove trim panel for pedal assembly Replacement only: Carry out programming/coding Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment

After installation:

Push steering spindle upper section into steering column.

RA Removing and installing/replacing steering angle sensor Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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Note: For purposes of clarity, the following work steps are shown on a steering column which has been removed. Press crash disk (3) off crash sleeve (2). Lift crash sleeve (2) out of groove of steering spindle upper section. Push steering spindle upper section into steering column. Remove crash disk (3), crash sleeve (2) and bushing (1). Installation: Replace bushing (1) and crash sleeve (2). Unscrew nut (1). Remove screw (3) with washer (2). Installation: Screw must fit in both guide bushes. Coat nut (1) with Loctite and tighten down. Tightening torque 32 31 8AZ .

Installation: Observe guide bushes.

Pull down steering column. Press down both locking hooks. Detach steering angle sensor.

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Press down locking hooks. Remove locking element.

Slide special tool 32 3 040 into steering angle sensor. The link must rest in an opening in the steering angle sensor.

Push in steering spindle upper section up to stop. Locate special tool 32 3 040 with steering angle sensor. Both lugs (1) of special tool must engage in openings of bearing (2). Push on steering angle sensor.

Important! Locking element (1) must be inserted in holder of steering angle sensor. Both locking hooks (2) must be snapped into place.

RA Removing and installing/replacing steering angle sensor Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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