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.

The shear bolts must be drilled out when removing the entire steering column switch including the base carrier and the electronic steering column lock control module (J764). New shear bolts are needed when installing the electronic steering column lock control module.

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.

Removing

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


• Risk of airbag deployment!

• The airbag could deploy if the unit is mishandled.

• Follow all safety precautions when working with airbags.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

Remove steering column switch assembly components in the following sequence:

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

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

• Electronic steering column lock control module (J764). Refer to => [ Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764) ] Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764).

• Base carrier for steering column switches, refer to => [ Base Carrier For Steering Column Switches ] Base Carrier For Steering Column Switches.

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.