Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence

Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence


• Risk of airbag deployment!

• The airbag could deploy if the airbag unit is handled incorrectly.

• Follow the safety precautions when working on the airbags.


When disconnecting and connecting the battery, the procedures must be followed as described in the Repair Information. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

The shear bolts must be drilled out when removing the entire steering column switch including the steering column switch base carrier and the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764). New shear bolts are needed when installing the electronic steering column lock control module.

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.

Removing

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

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

Remove steering column switch components in the following sequence:

• Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527)=> [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Valeo ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Valeo or => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Kostal ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Kostal.

• Steering Column Combination Switch (E595)=> [ Steering Column Combination Switch, Valeo ] Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Valeo or => [ Steering Column Combination Switch, Kostal ] Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Kostal.

• Electronic steering column lock control module (J764) => [ Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764) ] Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764).

• Base carrier for steering column switches, refer to=> [ Steering Column Switch Mount, Valeo ] Steering Column Switch Mount, Valeo or => [ Steering Column Switch Mount, Kostal ] Steering Column Switch Mount, Kostal.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.