Steering Column Switches, Removing and Installing

Steering Column Switches, Removing And Installing

CAUTION:
- Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks.
- Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags.

Special tools and auxiliary items needed







- VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent 5 - 50 Nm)

Removing
- Disconnect battery.
- Remove driver's airbag
- Remove steering wheel
- Remove airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring

CAUTION: Heed special procedure for spiral spring etc. removal on vehicles equipped with ESP.







- Loosen clamping bolt for steering column switch and remove steering column switch.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following
- Install airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring
- Install steering wheel
- Install driver's airbag
- Reconnect battery.