Steering Column Switch, Removing

Removing steering column switch

^ Disengage steering column adjustment.
^ Remove steering column completely.





^ Remove bolt -1- (2x). Tightening torque 3 Nm.
^ Remove handle -2-.





^ Remove two Phillips head screws (arrows).
^ Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm
^ Remove upper trim for steering wheel switch -1-.

To install, insert upper shell into catch in lower shell, swing down and bolt.





^ Remove bolts -2- (2x). Tightening torque 0.6 Nm.
^ Remove hex bolt -1-.
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm
^ Remove lower trim for steering wheel switch -3-.





^ Disconnect connector -1-.
^ Loosen bolt -2-.
Tightening torque: 3 Nm
^ Disconnect connector -3-.
^ Remove steering column switch -4-.





^ Release cable ties and connectors located at the steering column.

For vehicles with automatic transmission, locking cable must be disengaged:
^ Place selector lever in park position.





^ Switch ignition key to position -B- "Ignition ON".
^ Lift interlock lever-1- slightly and pull locking cable -2- from ignition lock housing.





^ Remove nut -1- at universal joint.
^ Release tension on eccentric bolt by turning adjusting bolt (Torx T50) clockwise and remove bolt.
^ Disengage steering column adjustment.





^ Swing universal joint to side.





^ Remove socket head bolts -1- for steering column and remove steering column.
Removing and installing steering lock housing, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
^ Check steering column for damage, Refer to Testing and Inspection.

Installing





^ Attach steering column to crossmember using 4 socket head bolts -1-.
^ Disengage steering column adjustment.





^ Attach universal joint to pinion gear of steering transmission.
^ Insert locking screw (Torx T50) through lower part and pre-tighten counter clockwise.
^ Insert hex nut and tighten to 30 Nm.

For vehicles with automatic transmission, engage locking cable:





^ Switch ignition key to position -B- "Ignition ON" to engage locking cable.
^ Place selector lever in park position.
^ Insert locking cable -2- in ignition lock housing. Make sure locking bracket -1- engages.