Removing and Installing/Replacing Drive Unit for Electric Steering Column Adjustment

67 64 010 - Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for electric steering column adjustment





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move steering wheel into maximum "lower" and "extended" position
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Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) of drive unit for electric steering column adjustment (3) and disconnect.





Note:
For purposes of clarity, illustrations show steering column removed.

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Installation:
Replace screws (1) and (2).
Tightening torque 32 31 12AZ [1][2]Specifications.





Important!
Pay attention to drive shafts (1) and (3) when removing and installing drive unit for electric steering column adjustment (4). Do not bend or twist.
Drive shafts (1) and (3) must be exactly inserted in associated mountings (2).

Detach drive shafts (1) and (3) from associated mountings (2) and remove drive unit for electric steering column adjustment (4).





Installation:
Longer drive shaft (1) is located in installation position under shorter drive shaft (2).
Drive shafts (1) and (2) must be exactly inserted in associated mountings (4).
If necessary, replace plastic mount (3).