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Steering Column Control Module: Service and Repair






Steering wheel module (SWM), replacing

Removal

Steering wheel module (SWM)
Remove the steering wheel and steering column covers. See Replacing the steering column covers Service and Repair





Remove:
- 2 screws
- the connectors
- the control module with stalks and the contact reel by releasing the catches on the underside
- The windscreen wiper and indicator lamp stalks. See Washer / wiper switch, replacing Service and Repair and Turn signal switch, replacing Service and Repair
- the contact reel. See Contact reel / steering wheel angle sensor, replacing Contact Reel / Steering Wheel Angle Sensor, Replacing
The control module is now exposed.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure

Programming the control module
Program the control module according to the table below.

Note! Vehicles up to and including model year 2004 must be loaded with Steering wheel module (SWM) software. Vehicles from and including model year 2005 must only be loaded with Steering wheel module (SWM) software if the vehicle has DSTC.