Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Valeo

Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Valeo

The removal and installation of individual steering column switch components must be done in a specified sequence. Refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence ] Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence.

• Risk of airbag deployment!

• The airbag unit could deploy if mishandled.

• Read all the Safety Precautions before working on the airbag. Refer to Description and Operation.

Always follow the instructions in the Repair Information exactly when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to battery in engine compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair or battery in luggage compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.

Removing

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to battery in engine compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair or battery in luggage compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the steering column trim.

- Disconnect the connectors (depending on the vehicle equipment level) - 1 -, - 2 -, - 3 - and - 4 -.






• Do not twist the airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring (F138) on the steering column electronic systems control module (J527) out of its center position when removing it. The front wheels must be in the "straight-ahead position".

- Remove the screws - arrows - and remove the steering column electronic systems control module (J527) from the steering column switch.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

The return lever on the turn signal switch (E2) could break off when installing the steering column electronic systems control module (J527).

The turn signal switch (E2) must be in the 0 position when installing the steering column electronics control module (J527)

- Slide the steering column electronics control module (J527) onto the steering column switch.

- Install the screws for the steering column electronics control module and tighten them to 1.5 Nm.