Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

61 31 011 Removing And Installing/replacing Volute Spring Cassette







WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove steering-column switch cluster







Unlock catches (1).
Press lock (2) and remove volute spring cassette (4) in direction of arrow from fixture for steering column stalk (3).







IMPORTANT:
- Do not turn ring (1).
- Also turning ring (1) through 360° is not permitted.
- Secure ring (1) against unauthorized turning (e.g. with adhesive tape).

Installation:
Notch (3) on ring (1) must line up with arrow (4) on switch (2).







IMPORTANT: Fit volute spring cassette (1) so that guide (2) can slide exactly into associated notch on switch (3).