Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal

Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal

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.

Removal

• The shear bolts on the - 1 - steering lock housing must be drilled out in order to remove the steering column switch base carrier - 2 -. New shear bolts will be needed later for installing.







• 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 => [ 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 shear bolts - 1 - on the steering lock housing - 3 -.






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

- Remove the steering lock housing - 3 - and the steering column switch base carrier - 2 - from the steering column.

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

Installation

- Install the steering lock housing - 3 - in the steering column switch base carrier - 2 -.






- Slide the Steering column combination switch (E595) onto the steering column switch base carrier and install the lower bolt.

- Slide the pre-assembled unit from the steering lock housing, the base carrier, and the steering column combination switch all the way onto the steering column and align them with the threaded holes.

- Attach the steering lock housing - 3 - to the steering column with new shear bolts - 1 -.

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

- Install all components in reverse order of removal.