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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
61 31 006 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk
Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist fixture for steering column stalk!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove steering wheel . See 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
- Remove top section of steering column casing . See 32 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
- Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
Release screws (1).
Pull back fixture for steering column switch (2) in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connections behind and remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).
Installation:
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .
On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation /adjustment of active front steering.
Replacement:
- Remove volute spring cassette
- Carry out vehicle programming/coding NOTE:
- If replacement of the steering column switch cluster is initiated via Progman, the steering column switch cluster is coded indirectly via the DSC control unit
- If coding is cancelled, first adjust the steering angle sensor; this makes a brand-new steering column switch cluster coding-compatible again if necessary
- Then code the DSC control unit again
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment NOTE:
- If steering angle sensor adjustment is cancelled, first code the DSC control unit
- Then adjust the steering angle sensor again
- Vehicles with active front steering:
- Steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation/adjustment of active front steering
- If necessary, proceed in accordance with instructions
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.