Removal and Replacement

Steering Column Switch/ Combination Switch/ Turn Signal Switch

Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench -V.A.G 1332- (40-200Nm).

NOTE:
- The following components are intergrated in the steering column switch. Turn Signal Switch -E2-, Headlamp Dimmer/ Flasher Switch -E4-, Parking Lamp Switch -E19-, Windshield Wiper Intermittent Regulator -E38-, Windshield Wiper/ Washer Switch -E22-, Multi-Function Indicator Mode Select Switch -E86- and Multi-Function Indicator Memory Switch -E109-.
- If vehicle is equipped with Cruise Control System (CCS), Cruise Control Switch -E45- and Cruise Control -SET- Button -E227- are integrated in steering column switch.

Removing:

NOTE:
- Before disconnecting battery, retrieve code from radios with anti-theft coding.
- When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure as described in the repair manual must be followed.

- Disconnect battery. Service and Repair

- Remove steering wheel. Service and Repair






- Remove the two bolts -arrows-.

- Remove upper steering column switch trim -1-.






- Remove the screws -arrows-.

- Remove the hex socket head bolt -1-.

- Loosen steering wheel height adjuster -2-.

- Remove the lower steering column switch trim -3-.






- Loosen the hex socket head bolt -1-.

- Seperate the connectors -arrows- from the steering column switch.

Caution!
Airbag Spiral Spring/ Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138- remain on steering column switch. Make sure Airbag Spiral Spring/ Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138- are not twisted out of center position.

- Remove the steering column switch.

Installing:






- Only attach steering column switch -2- on steering column, do not fasten yet.

- Attach steering wheel.

- Secure steering column switch -2- to steering column using socket head screw -3-, maintaining a gap dimensions to steering wheel -1- of -a- = 3mm.

- Remove steering wheel once more and continue with rest of installation.