Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527)

Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527)

• After installing a new control module, it must be coded. Refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Through 05.10, Coding ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Through 05.10, Coding.

• If malfunctions occur at steering column switch, coding of control module must be checked. Refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Through 05.10, Coding ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Through 05.10, Coding.

Removal


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.

- 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 bolt - 1 -.






- Slide a suitable wire - 2 - approximately 45 mm deep - arrow 1 - into the hole on the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module to release the retaining tab - arrow 2 -.

- Using a suitable screwdriver, press rear catch retaining tab - arrow A - back toward steering wheel to loosen catch.






- Carefully pull Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module downward from steering column switches.

• When removing, ensure Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module is removed straight downward without tilting.

- Disengage - arrow A - harness connector - 1 - and disconnect it from Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module.






- Remove securing latch - 3 - from harness connector - 2 -.

- Disengage lock - arrow B - on electrical connection - 2 - and disconnect from Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Make sure the pins are not bent and the connector clicks into place.