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Steering Column Switch Base Plate







Steering Column Switch Base Plate






To remove the steering column switch base carrier - 2 -, drill out the steering lock housing shear bolts. New shear bolts - 1 - are required for the subsequent installation.


Before drilling out shear bolts, always make sure that components secured to base carrier are removed beforehand.

By drilling out, drill shavings can reach the neighboring components, which can lead to damage and / or malfunctions!

Follow the specified sequence when removing the components.

When disconnecting and connecting the Battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the repair information. Refer to=> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Removal

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Remove the following components in the correct order:

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

- Remove the steering column electronic systems control module (J527). Refer to=> [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527).

- Remove the airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring (F138). Refer to => [ Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring ] Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138).

- Remove the steering angle sensor (G85). Refer to => [ Steering Angle Sensor ] Steering Angle Sensor (G85).

- Remove the turn signal switch (E2). Refer to => [ Turn Signal Switch ] Turn Signal Switch.

- Remove the windshield wiper switch (E). Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper Switch ] Windshield Wiper Switch (E).

- Disconnect the connector - arrow - from the anti-theft immobilizer reader coil (D2) - 3 -.






After components secured to base carrier have been removed, the base carrier can be removed:

- Drill out the bolts - 1 - on the steering lock housing - 3 -.

Bolts M8 - 1 -, core hole diameter 6.8 mm.

- Remove the steering lock housing and the steering column switch base carrier - 2 - from the steering column to the rear.

- Remove the steering lock housing from the steering column switch base carrier.

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Insert the steering lock housing into the steering column switch base carrier.

- Slide the steering column switch base carrier - 2 - as far as possible onto the steering column.






- Connect the connector - arrow - to the induction coil - 3 -.

- Attach the steering lock housing to the steering column using new shear bolts - 1 -.

- Tighten the shear bolts - 1 - until the bolt heads shear off.