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Removing the electromechanical steering gear

WARNING: Heavy component falling down or tipping  .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported  .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
  • Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
  • Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly  .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly  .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
  • Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Vehicle programming/coding must be performed after installation.
For additional information see: 61 00... PROGRAMMING/CODING CONTROL UNIT(S) .
NOTE: In a warranty case, parts that must be returned must be  returned in the original packaging and appropriately secured in it.
Non-observance leads to rejection of the warranty!

Preliminary work 

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