Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence

Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence

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.


• Risk of airbag deployment!

• The airbag unit could deploy if mishandled.

• Follow the safety precautions when working on the airbag.


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

• While removing the steering column switches, ensure that no shavings enter steering column switches when drilling the shear bolts.

Removing

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

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the trim from the steering column.

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).

• Airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring (F138) => [ Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring (F138) ] Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138).

• Steering angle sensor (G85) => [ Steering Angle Sensor (G85) ] Steering Angle Sensor (G85).

• Turn signal switch (E2) => [ Turn Signal Switch (E2) ] Turn Signal Switch (E2).

• Windshield wiper switch (E) => [ Windshield Wiper Switch (E) ] Windshield Wiper Switch (E).

• Steering column switch mount, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier ] Steering Column Switch Base Carrier

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

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