Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Kostal

Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Kostal


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 unit could deploy if mishandled.

• Read all the Safety Precautions before working on the airbags.


Always follow the instructions regarding disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Removal

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

Remove the following components in order:

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

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






- Remove the screw - arrow B -.

• Do not twist the airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring (F138) on the steering column electronic systems control module (J527) out of its center position when removing it. The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position.

- Open the tabs - arrows A - and remove the steering column electronics control module from the steering column switch.

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:


The return lever on the turn signal switch (E2) could break off when installing the steering column electronic systems control module (J527).

The turn signal switch must be off when installing the steering column electronics control module.

- Slide the steering column electronics control module onto the steering column switch until it latches secure.

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

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