Remove/install jacket tube

AR46.10-P-0400RT

Remove/install jacket tube

21.2.07

21.2.07

Bolt, steering coupling to steering shaft

Model 251

*BA46.10-P-1001-01K

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Remove/install

 Danger!

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

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Notes on avoiding damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

All models

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

1

Remove air filter housing

2

Turn the steering column slightly until the bolt (2) is accessible

3

Unscrew bolt (2)

 Installation: The bolt (2) must be replaced.

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*BA46.10-P-1001-01K

4

Position steering wheel horizontal

 Front wheels in straight-ahead position.

5

Detach drag link (3) and in the working area

6

Move the steering column in to the full extent and move out the driver seat to the full extent

7

Switch off ignition and remove the transmitter key from the EIS [EZS] control unit

 On vehicles with Keyless Go, code 889: Press Keyless Go start/stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off. Remove transmitter key from vehicle and store it in a location beyond its transmission range (at least 2 m).

8

Remove steering wheel

AR46.10-P-0100RT

9

Remove instrument cluster

AR54.30-P-6015RT

10

Remove steering column cover on the instrument panel

AR68.10-P-1060RT

11

Detach electrical connector (4) downwards from the jacket tube (1)

 Press the catch lugs (arrows B) and disengage electrical connector (4) downwards (arrow C).

 Installation: Ensure that the electrical connector (4) is latched properly and is aligned. Otherwise the steering column module cannot be installed.

12.1

Unclip electrical connector (5) from jacket tube (1)

 Only on vehicles with electrically adjustable steering column, code 441.

13

Remove bolts (6)

 Support the jacket tube (1).

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*BA46.10-P-1001-03O

14

Unscrew bolt (7)

 Support the jacket tube (1).

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*BA46.10-P-1002-03O

15

Loosen jacket tube (1) carefully at the positioning trunnions (8) of the instrument panel and pull forwards slightly

 Do not damage positioning spigot (8).

16.1

Turn jacket tube (1) 90° counterclockwise and remove downwards

 Only on vehicles with electrically adjustable steering column, code 441.

 Do not damage components in the instrument panel.

17

Push back the jacket tube (1) carefully into the instrument panel and remove downwards from the instrument panel

 Removal: For better removal, fold brake pedal upwards, press bolt out of the brake pedal beforehand. See 

Remove/install brake pedal

AR29.10-P-4597RT

 Do not damage components in the instrument panel.

18

Install in the reverse order

19

Perform basic programming

AR00.19-P-0200RT

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA46.10-P-1001-01K

Bolt, steering coupling to steering shaft

Nm

33

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA46.10-P-1001-03O

Bolt, jacket tube to cockpit crossmember

Nm

20

BA46.10-P-1002-03O

Bolt, jacket tube to body

Nm

20