Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Kostal

Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Kostal

Removal

Follow the specified sequence when removing and installing steering column switch components. Refer to=> [ Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence ] Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence.

• Risk of airbag deployment!

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

• Follow all safety precautions when working on the airbag.

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

Remove the following components in the correct order:

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.






- Release and disconnect the equipment-dependent harness connectors - 1 -, - 2 -, - 3 -, - 4 - and - 5 -.

- Unscrew the mounting bolt - arrow B -.

• Do not turn the spiral spring on the steering column electronics control module (J527) from its center position during removal. The front wheels must be in the "straight-ahead position".

- Open both latching mechanisms - arrows A - and pull the steering column electronics control module straight back off of the steering column switch.

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

The turn signal switch lever could break when installing the control module.

The turn signal lever must be in the 0 position when installing the spiral spring so that it does not fall out.

- Slide the steering column electronics control module straight onto the steering column switch until it locks in place.

- Install the mounting bolt for the steering column electronics control module on the steering column switch and then tighten it to 1.5 Nm.

- Install all components accordingly in the reverse order.