Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence

Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence

When removing the complete steering column switches including the steering column switch 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.


• 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 Connecti50323>.

Removal

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

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

Remove the steering column switch components in the following sequence:

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

• Steering column combination switch (E595) => [ 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

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

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