Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence, From 11.09

Steering Column Switch

Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence, From 11.09

CAUTION!
• Risk of airbag deployment!

• The airbag could deploy if the airbag unit is handled incorrectly.

• Observe safety precautions when working on the airbag.

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.

When removing the complete steering column switches including base carrier, it is disassembled and steering lock housing is also removed with it. New shear bolts are required for installing steering lock housing.

Also, if only one individual component of steering column switch is removed or replaced, the sequence described in the following must always be adhered to.

Removing:

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

- Remove steering wheel.

- Remove steering column trim.

Remove steering column switch assembly components in the following sequence:

• Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, From 11.09 ] Description and Operation.

• Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), refer to => [ Steering Column Combination Switch, From 11.09 ] Description and Operation

• Steering column switch base carrier, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Valeo, From 11.09 ] or => [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal, From 11.09 ]. Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal, From 11.09

Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal.