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Removing and installing return ring with slip ring

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Screwdriver T8 -T40056 A-

Removing

Note

Return ring with slip ring must be removed/installed in centre position (wheels in straight ahead position).

–	Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible; make use of the full range of the steering column adjuster.

–	Remove airbag unit → Rep. Gr.69.

–	Remove steering wheel → Rep. Gr.48.

–	Unscrew bolts -4- and -5- (use screwdriver T8 -T40056 A-) and hexagon socket head bolt -6-.

–	Release the trim cover -1- on the steering wheel column trim (top) -2- using a small screwdriver -arrows A and B-.

–	Unscrew TORX bolts -4- and -5- and hexagon socket head bolt -6-.

–	Separate upper trim -2- for steering column switch from lower trim -3- and remove upper trim.

–	Detach release lever for steering column adjustment -7- and guide out lower trim.

–	Unplug electrical connector (top) at return ring with slip ring.

–	Carefully release fasteners -arrows- and pull return ring with slip ring -1- off steering column switch module.

Note

Shown with steering column switch module removed for illustration purposes.

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 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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