Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence

Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence


Follow the procedure in the repair information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

The shear bolts must be drilled out when removing the entire steering column switch including the base carrier and the Electronic steering column lock control module (J764). New shear bolts are needed when installing the Electronic steering column lock control module (J764).

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 the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting ] Battery, Disconnecting.


• Risk of airbag deployment!

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

• Follow all Safety Precautions when working with airbags.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove steering column trim.

Remove steering column switch assembly components in the following sequence:

• Steering column electronics control module (J527). Refer to => [ Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Valeo ] Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Valeo or => [ Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Kostal ] Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Kostal.

• Steering Column Combination Switch (E595). Refer to => [ Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Valeo ] Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Valeo or => [ Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Kostal ] Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Kostal.

• Electronic steering column lock control module (J764). Refer to => [ Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764) With KESSY ] Description and Operation.

• Base carrier for steering column switches. Refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Valeo ] Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Valeo or => [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal ] Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.