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.
• 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 ensure all 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!
• When removing steering column switch components, observe specified sequence. Refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence ] Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence.
Follow the procedure in the repair information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Removing
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting ] Battery, Disconnecting.
- 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 the steering lock housing and the steering column switch base carrier - 2 - from the steering column.
- Remove the steering lock housing from the steering column switch base carrier.
Installing
- Position the steering lock housing in the steering column switch base carrier.
- Slide the steering column switch base carrier - 2 - as far as possible onto the steering column.
- Connect harness connector - arrow - to induction coil - 3 -.
- Attach the steering lock housing to the steering column with new shear bolts - 1 -.
- Tighten new shear bolts - 1 - until bolt heads shear off.
- Install all the steering column switch components in reverse order of removal.