Steering Column Switch Module

Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring F138, through 10.09

Removing

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

Remove the following components in order:

• Danger of the airbag deploying!

• The airbag could deploy if the unit is mishandled.

• Follow all Safety Precautions when working on an airbag.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

- Remove the steering column electronics control module (J527). Refer to => [ Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527, through 10.09 ] Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527, through 10.09.

• When removing, the spiral spring must not be twisted out of the center position and wheels must be in the "straight ahead position".

- Lift both retaining straps - arrows - on Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138) - 1 - slightly and pull off Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138) toward rear from steering column.






Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• When installing spiral spring, spiral spring must be in center position and wheels must be in the "straight ahead position".

• Make sure that retaining straps engage correctly.

The following shows the center position of spiral spring, which is dependent on the manufacturer:

• The color marked (black square) band - arrow - must be located in viewing window - 1 -.






• The color marked (yellow) roller - arrow - must be located in viewing window - 1 -.