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32 43 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Unit For Active Front Steering
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove RIGHT ENTRANCE STRIP
- Remove RIGHT FRONT SEAT
- Disconnect battery negative lead
- If necessary, remove front right floor mat
- Remove SIDE TRIM IN FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL
Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!
Fold back front right floor trim.
Remove kickplate in footwell in front of and next to control unit; if necessary, cut along specified lines with knife and secure later with adhesive tape.
Release screws (1) and lay grounding cable to one side.
Installation:
Secure grounding cable as illustrated to retaining plate.
Tightening torque: 32 43 1AZ . See ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING for specs.
Raise active front steering control unit and turn over.
Disconnect plug connections and remove active front steering control unit.
After installation:
- Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING
- ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING
- Teach in mid-position for power steering
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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.