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Steering Column Switch Base Plate






Steering Column Switch

Steering Column Switch Base Plate

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Angled hand drill

CAUTION!
The removal and installation of individual steering column switch components must be done in the specified sequence. Refer to=> [ Steering Column Switch ] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

For the removal of base carrier for steering column switches - 2 -, shear bolts of steering lock housing must be drilled out. New shear bolts - 1 - are required for the subsequent installation.





CAUTION!
Before drilling out shear bolts, always ensure all components secured to base carrier are removed beforehand.

By drilling out, drill shavings can reach the neighboring components, which can lead to damage and / or malfunctions!

When removing steering column switch components, observe specified sequence. Refer to=> [ Steering Column Switch ] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

CAUTION!
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the repair information. Refer to=> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Removing

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

- Remove all components secured to the base carrier in the specified sequence. Refer to=> [ Specifications ] Specifications.

After components secured to base carrier have been removed, the base carrier can be removed:

- Drill out mounting bolts - 1 - for steering lock housing - 3 -.

Bolts M8 - 1 -, core hole diameter 6.8 mm.

- Remove steering lock housing and base carrier for steering column switches - 2 - from steering column toward rear.

- Remove steering lock housing from base carrier for steering column switches.

Installing





- Set steering lock housing in base carrier for steering column switches.

- Slide base carrier for steering column switches - 2 - as far as possible onto steering column.

- Connect harness connector - arrow - to induction coil - 3 -.

- Bolt steering lock housing to steering column with new shear bolts - 1 -.

- Tighten new shear bolts - 1 - until bolt heads shear off.

- Install all steering column switch components in the opposite sequence.