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Removing and installing steering column switch module

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Special screwdriver T8 -T40056 A-

Removing

–	Remove driver's storage compartment → Rep. Gr.68.

–	Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, making use of full range of steering column adjuster.

–	Remove airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.

–	Remove steering wheel → Rep. Gr.48.

–	Unscrew bolts -3- and -5- using special screwdriver T8 -T40056 A-.

–	Remove hexagon socket head bolt -4-.

–	Separate upper trim -2- for steering column switch from lower trim -1- and remove both sections.

–	Fold upper trim towards instrument cluster and detach lower trim.

–	Remove bolt -2-.

–	Unplug electrical connectors -1- and -3-.

WARNING

Before disconnecting the electrical connector -4-, the mechanic must discharge static by briefly grasping hold of striker plate for door or similar.

–	Unplug electrical connector -4-.

–	Press catch -1- in direction of -arrow- until connector -2- disengages.

–	Carefully detach steering column switch together with steering column electronics control unit -J527-.

Installing

Further installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–	Make sure all fasteners and the electrical connectors are properly engaged.

–	Insert top trim for steering column switch in hooks for bottom trim, press both sections together and tighten bolts.

–	Install driver's storage compartment → Rep. Gr.68.

–	Install steering wheel → Rep. Gr.48.

–	Install airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Steering column switch module	3
Trim for steering column switch	1

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