Combination Switch: Service and Repair

Steering Column Switch

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Release lever (T10039)

• Wedge (T10039/1)

Removal

• Wheels must be located in straight ahead position.

• Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138) and Steering Angle Sensor (G85) must not be twisted out of center position during removal.

• Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138) and Steering Angle Sensor (G85) remain on steering column switch during removal.

- Using electric or mechanical adjustment mechanism, drive steering wheel out completely and move to lowest position.


When disconnecting battery, procedure must always be followed as described in the repair manual => [ Disconnecting Sequence ] One-Battery Layout with Auxiliary Battery and Two Battery Layout, Disconnecting and Connecting. Not adhering to sequence will result in the deactivation of Main Battery Switch -E74- and subsequent damage to electrical system components.

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

- Remove the driver airbag.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove screws - arrows -.






- Pry trim panel - arrow - at right out of locking mechanisms using (T10039/1) and slide outward.






- Trim panel at left is arranged symmetrically and must be pried out of locking mechanisms using (T10039/1) and pushed outward.

• Do not disassemble the covers.

- Move upper trim - arrow - of steering column switch upward and remove trim.






- Move lower trim - arrow - of steering column switch downward and remove trim.

- Remove hex socket head bolt - arrow -, beneath steering column switch.






- Remove the steering column switch.

- Press the retaining clip off from the wiring harness - arrow -.






- Disconnect harness connectors - arrows - from steering column switches.






Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Tighten the hex socket head bolt - arrow - to the tightening specification shown in => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications, Steering Column Switch ] [1][2]Combination Switch.






- Guide in the lower steering column switch cover as shown - arrows -.






- Install steering wheel.

- Install airbag unit on driver's side.