Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Kostal

Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Kostal

The steering column electronics control module includes the following components and cannot be disassembled:

• Airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring (F138)

• Steering angle sensor (G85)

• Remove the transportation safeguard before installing a new steering column electronics control module.

• After installing a new steering column electronics control module, it must be coded. Refer to => [ Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Coding, From 06.10 ] Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Coding, From 06.10.

• If the steering column switch malfunctions, check the steering column electronics control module coding. Refer to => [ Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Coding, From 06.10 ] Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Coding, From 06.10.

Removing


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.


• Risk of airbag deployment!

• The airbag could deploy if the airbag unit is handled incorrectly.

• Follow all Safety Precautions when working with airbags.


Follow the procedure in the repair information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

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

Remove the following components in order:

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove steering column trim.






- Disconnect the connectors - 1 -, - 2 -, - 3 -, - 4 - and - 5 -, depending on the vehicle equipment level.

- Remove bolt - arrow B -.

• Do not turn the spiral spring on the steering column electronics control module from its center position during removal. The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position.

- Unlock both catches - arrows A - and remove the steering column electronics control module from the steering column switch.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:


The turn signal switch lever could break when installing the control module.

The turn signal lever must be in the 0 position when installing the spiral spring so that it does not fall out.

- Mount the Steering column electronics control module (J527) on the steering column switch making sure it is straight until it latches.

- Install the bolt for the steering column electronics control module on the steering column switch module and tighten it to 1.5 Nm.

- Install all components in reverse order of removal.