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Basic setting of steering angle sensorG85 > < Removing and installing steering column switch

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Removing and installing airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ringF138
Removing and installing airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138-
Vehicles with ESP are additionally equipped with a steering angle sender -G85-, which is fitted in a housing together with the airbag coil connector and return spring with slip ring -F138-.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
  Note
t  For removal and installation of the airbag coil connector and return spring with slip ring -F138- or the steering column switch, the steering wheel must be in the „centre position“ (wheels in „straight ahead position“).
t  The airbag coil connector and return spring with slip ring -F138- is not to be moved out of position.
t  If the steering angle sender -G85- is integrated into the airbag coil connector and return spring with slip ring -F138- (vehicles with ESP), basic setting of the steering angle sender must be performed → Chapter following steering column switch installation work.
Removing:
–  Turn steering wheel to „centre position“ (wheels in „straight ahead position“).
–  Disconnect battery → Chapter.
–  Remove steering column switch → Chapter.
  WARNING
If force is is exerted in an attempt to lever out the coil connector on the steering column switch side, there is a risk of damaging the locking lug.
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–  Slide screwdriver into shallow opening at steering column switch -arrow- and release locking lug -2-.
–  Release fasteners -1- and detach coil connector from steering column switch.
Installing:
Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:
–  If necessary, perform basic setting of steering angle sender → Chapter.
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Basic setting of steering angle sensorG85 > < Removing and installing steering column switch