Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

61 31 011 - Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette (from 09/05)





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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Remove airbag unit Removing and Installing / Replacing Airbag Unit
- Remove steering wheel Removing and Installing/Replacing Steering Wheel
- Remove front section of steering column trim Removing and Installing / Replacing Front Section of Steering Column Cover
- Remove lower section of steering column trim Removing and Installing/Replacing Lower Section of Steering Column Trim
- Remove cruise control switch Service and Repair
- Remove windshield wiper switch Service and Repair





Release screws (1).





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





Important!
- Do not turn ring (1).
- Also turning ring (1) through 360° is not permitted!
- Secure ring (1) against unauthorized turning.

Installation Note:
For purposes of clarity, fixture for steering column stalk (2) is shown removed.
Marking (3) must line up with marking (4).





Installation Note:
Drive pin (1) of volute spring (2) must line up correctly with opening (3) in inner ring of stalk.