Note: All self-locking fasteners must be replaced!
Electrically Adjustable Steering Column Installation Details (1 of 3)
3 - Electrical wiring connectors; 4 - Distance pipe; 5 - Column sleeve; 6 - Carrying bracket; 7 - Upper bolt; 8 - Bottom bolt
Electrically Adjustable Steering Column Installation Details (2 of 3)
4 - Distance pipe; 11, 12 - Screws; 13 - Pins
Electrically Adjustable Steering Column Installation Details (3 of 3)
1 - Central cardan joint; 2 - Nut; 9 - Screw; 10 - Rubber boot; 14 - Steering shaft
1. On models with the corresponding configuration (code ET2), activate the service mode of the TELE AID emergency call system (see Section Activation/deactivation of the service mode of the TELE AID emergency call system).
2. Turn on the auxiliary battery and connect it to the standard battery, then disconnect the negative cable from the latter.
7 - Auxiliary battery
8 — Positive wire terminal of the module
9 — Terminal of the negative wire of the module
W10 - Battery ground
3. Turn to the straight-ahead position and remove the steering wheel (see Section Removal and installation the steering wheel).
4. Remove the instrument cluster (see Chapter Body).
5. Remove the cover on the left under the instrument panel.
6. 7 Remove the ignition switch assembly (EIS) (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).
7. Remove the steering column cover.
8. If equipped, remove the knee support.
9. Disconnect the electrical wiring connectors (3).
10. Remove the switch for switching the operating modes of the lighting devices (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).
11. Remove the bolts (12 and 11).
12. Remove the spacer pipe (4).
13. Remove the upper (7) and lower (8) bolts.
14. Loosen the nut (2) and remove the bolt (9) of the central universal joint (1).
15. Using a pry bar, remove the joint (1) from the steering shaft (14).
16. Pulling it towards the inside of the car, remove the steering column sleeve (5), being careful not to damage the boot (10).
17. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - do not forget to place the pin (13) into the receiving socket of the bearing bracket (6).
18. If equipped accordingly, deactivate the service mode of the TELE AID system.
19. Finally, clear the memory of the on-board diagnostic system processor (see Chapter Engine electrical systems).