Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing
Steering Column Switch Module, Removing And Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Special screwdriver T8 T40056 or equivalent "Torx - 8"
Removing
NOTE: Should any steering column switches require replacement, follow applicable component "Replacement" procedure using VAS 5051/5051 in operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".
- Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible; make use of the full range of the steering column adjuster.
CAUTION: Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags. Heed all Warnings pertaining to airbag servicing
- Remove airbag and steering wheel.
- Carefully grind down Special Screwdriver T8 T40056 at areas shown - arrows
- Use modified Special Screwdriver T8 T40056 to remove screws - 4 - and - 5 -.
- Remove hex socket head bolt - 6 -.
- Release trim cover -1 - on upper steering column trim - 2 - using a small screwdriver - arrows A and B
- Separate upper trim - 2 - from lower trim - 3 - and remove upper trim.
- Remove release lever for steering column adjustment - 7 - and guide out lower trim.
- Remove screw - 2 -.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting electrical connections at module, discharge any static electricity by briefly grasping hold of door striker plate or similar, grounded article on vehicle.
- Disconnect electrical connections - 1 - and - 3 -.
- Disconnect electrical connection - 4 -.
- Disengage connector lock - 1 - in direction of - arrow - in order to release connector - 2 -.
- Carefully remove steering column switch module.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Ensure all fasteners and electrical connectors are properly connected and locked into place.
- Insert upper steering column trim in hooks for bottom trim, press both sections together and tighten screws.
- Install steering wheel and drivers airbag.
Tightening torques
Component - fastener Nm
Steering column switch module - bolt 3
Trim for steering column switch - screw 1