Steering Column Switch Base Plate

Steering Column Switch Base Plate


Follow the specified sequence when removing and installing steering column switch components. Refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence ] Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence.

• For the removal of base carrier for steering column switches - 2 -, shear bolts of steering lock housing must be drilled out. 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.


Follow the procedure in the Repair Information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment or => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment.

Removal

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment or => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment.

- Remove all components secured to the base carrier in the specified sequence. Refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence ] Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence.

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

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

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

- Remove steering lock housing and base carrier for steering column switches - 2 - from steering column toward rear.

- Remove steering lock housing from base carrier for steering column switches.

Installation






- Set steering lock housing in base carrier for steering column switches.

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

- Connect harness connector - arrow - to induction coil.

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

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

- Install all components in reverse order of removal.