Steering Column Switch Base Plate

Steering Column Switch Base Plate

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Angled Hand Drill

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)


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. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).







• 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.

Removal

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

- 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 base carrier for steering column switches - 2 - as far as possible onto 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 steering column switch components in the opposite sequence.