Removing and installing clock spring contact

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Removing and installing clock spring contact

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Removing, installing

1

Remove steering wheel

 Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position; steering wheel lock engaged.

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2

Unscrew bolts (1) just enough to be able to remove the clock spring contact (A45)

 The bolts (1) act as both an anti-rotation device and an assembly aid.

 Risk of breakage when screwing the bolts (1) into the plastic thread.

3

Carefully remove clock spring contact (A45) from jacket tube

Installation: Push on clock spring contact (A45) as far as the stop, connecting the clock spring contact connector (A45x1) and the steering angle sensor connector at the same time.

 If the clock spring contact (A45) is twisted: 

Adjust center position of clock spring contact (A45).

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Checking

4

Check clock spring contact (A45) for damage

 Visual inspection.
The upper and lower edges of the clock spring contact (A45) are clipped together and can only be separated by excessive force or by incorrect assembly. If this is the case, carefully roll up the clock spring contact and put it back together with care (do not trap or kink the clock spring contact).

 Do not use oil or grease.

5

Install in the reverse order