Wiper Switch: Service and Repair

WM 945019 Removing and Installing Steering-Column Switch

Technical Values
Tightening Torque
Fastening Screws for securing steering column switch, M6 4.5 ft/lbs

Preliminary Work

Preliminary work for removing and installing column switch
1. Observe the airbag safety regulations.
2. Remove driver's airbag unit.[1][2]695819 Removing and Installing Driver's Airbag Unit
3. Remove steering wheel.Service and Repair
4. Remove steering column trim. Service and Repair

Removing Steering-Column Switch

Caution!
Risk of Short Circuit!
Before removing steering column switch, remove ignition key

Warning!
Risk of Damage to Airbag Contact Unit!
When removing and installing steering column switch, the steering wheel must be pulled off in the straight-ahead position. This ensures that the airbag contact unit is locked in the central position.
If the setting has inadvertently changed (locking element released, airbag contact unit out of adjustment), the airbag contact unit must be adjusted as follows.









1. Press locking element for the electrical plug and pull off the plug.






2. Loosen fastening screw and pull steering column switch downwards from the steering column.

Installing Steering-Column Switch






1. Slide steering column switch as far as it will go on to the steering column and secure with fastening screw.






2. Push on plug of steering colum switch until it is felt to engage.

Subsequent Work

Subsequent work for removing and installing steering column switch

1. Install steering column trim.
2. Install steering wheel.
3. Install driver's airbag unit.