Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Valeo
Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Valeo
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 unit could deploy if mishandled.
• Read all the Safety Precautions before working on the airbag.
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 electronics 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 electronics control module 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 electronics control module.
The turn signal switch must be in the 0 position when installing the steering column electronics control module.
- Slide the steering column electronics control module onto the steering column switch.
- Install the screws for the steering column electronics control module and tighten them to 1.5 Nm.