Remove/install steering wheel

AR46.10-P-0100C

Remove/install steering wheel

26.03.2019

Model

170, 208

Modification notes

20.01.2004

Due to the tight tolerances, the vehicle must no longer be measured after installation of the steering wheel

Shown on model 208

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Remove/install

 Danger

Risk of explosion from explosive gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns from swallowing battery electrolyte. Risk of injury through burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries

No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers.Model 170, 208mit Blei-Säure-Batterie

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units.

Store airbag units with deployment side facing up; do not expose to temperatures greater than 100 °C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply.

AS91.00-Z-0001-01A

1

Fully retract or slide in adjustable steering column

2

Move steering wheel (32) to horizontal position

 Front wheels in straight ahead position

3.1

Remove ignition key and allow steering lock to engage

Model 170

3.2

Remove electronic ignition key

Model 208

 The electronic steering lock (ELV) locks.

4

Disconnect ground line from battery

AR54.10-P-0003A

Topical note

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

 Protect ground line to prevent inadvertent contact with ground terminal of battery.

5

Remove airbag unit from steering wheel (32)

AR91.60-P-0660G

Topical note

Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and RTE units

AH91.00-P-0002-01M

6

Remove countersunk bolt (32c); when doing so, counterhold steering wheel (32)

 Installation: Replace countersunk bolt.

 Bolt, steering wheel to steering shaft

*BA46.10-P-1001-02A

7

Remove steering wheel (32); when doing so, guide through cable of airbag unit

 Installation: Align the recesses of the serrations in the steering wheel with the markings on the steering shaft (arrows).

8

Check fanfare horns and airbag clock spring contact (A45) for damage

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With the steering wheel (32) detached, the clock spring contact must not be turned,
otherwise it will be damaged.

Visual check; replace clock spring contact if necessary:

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AR46.10-P-0200B

9

Install in the reverse order

10

Activate steering angle sensor

Vehicles with code 472 (Electronic Stability Program (ESP))

AR46.10-P-0300-01A

11

Conduct a road test

 Tests during the road test:

Turn signal cancellation
If displacement is more than 1 tooth, problem-free turn signal cancellation is no longer guaranteed.

Airbag indicator lamp
The SRS indicator lamp must not light up on full steering lock in both directions.

Position of steering wheel (32)
If steering wheel is not straight, move it by max. 1 tooth.

 Steering wheel

Number

Designation

Model 170

Model 208

BA46.10-P-1001-02A

Bolt, steering wheel to steering shaft

Nm

80

80