Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence

Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence

When disconnecting and connecting the battery, always perform the work procedure as described in the repair information. Refer to=> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.

When removing the complete steering column switches including base carrier, it is disassembled and steering lock housing is also removed with it. New shear bolts are required for installing steering lock housing.

Also, if only one individual component of steering column switch is removed or replaced, the sequence described in the following must always be adhered to.

Removal

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

• Risk of airbag deployment!

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

• Follow all safety precautions when working on the airbag.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

Remove the steering column switch components in the following sequence:

• Steering column electronics control module (J527). Refer to=> [ Steering Column Electronic Control Module (J527) ] Steering Column Electronic Control Module (J527).

• Steering column combination switch (E595). Refer to=> [ Steering Column Combination Switch (E595) ] Steering Column Combination Switch (E595).

• Base carrier for steering column switches. Refer to=> [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Valeo ] Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Valeo or => [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal ] Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.