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 ] Service and Repair.

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

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 and Connecting ] Service and Repair.

• Risk of airbag deployment!

• The airbag unit could deploy if mishandled.

• Follow the safety precautions when working on the airbag.

- Remove the steering wheel.

- Remove the trim from the steering column.

Remove the steering column switch components in the following sequence:

• Steering column electronic systems control module (J527) => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Valeo ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Valeo or => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Kostal ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Kostal.

• Steering Column Combination Switch (E595) => [ 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) => [ Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764) ] Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764).

• Steering column switch mount, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Mount, Valeo ] Steering Column Switch Mount, Valeo or => [ Steering Column Switch Mount, Kostal ] Steering Column Switch Mount, Kostal.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.