SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Steering column switch from 11.05: Removing and installing   WARNING The retractor ring with collector ring must not be turned when disassembled. –  Put the steering wheel in the “centre position” (wheels “straight”). –  Disconnect battery → Chapter. –  Completely remove steering wheel with regulating device and adjust downwards. Removing: –  Remove airbag unit and steering wheel → Interior body installation work; Rep. Gr.69 –  Install upper and lower sections of steering column trim → Chapter.

–  Fasten the retractor ring with collector ring -1- with adhesive tape -2- in the central position. –  Remove the combined switch in the steering column → Chapter   WARNING The retractor ring with collector ring must not be turned from the central position (fix the mounting position with adhesive tape).

From 11.05, thespring for airbag/retractor ring with contact ring -F138--1-, no longer has the safety spring which locks the ring. Including those equipped with a steering wheel angle sender -G85-. Installing: Install in reverse order, observing following:

–  Remove the adhesive tape -2-, once the steering column combined switch -1- has been set. –  Fit airbag unit and steering wheel → Body, interior fitting work; Rep. Gr.69. –  Begin basic adjustment of the Steering wheel angle sender -G85- → Running gear, self-diagnosis; Rep. Gr. . –  In vehicles with ABS/ESP Mark 60, carry out the ESP driving test in “Basic adjustment 093” → Running gear, self diagnosis; Rep. Gr.. Total or partial replacement of the steering wheel column with or without sender-G85- : From 11.05, the spring for airbag/retractor ring with contact ring -F138-, no longer has the safety spring which locks the ring. Including those equipped with a steering wheel angle sender -G85-.

Spare parts are supplied with a safety clip which holds the spring for airbag/retractor ring with contact ring -F138-. The spare parts can be found in the Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA). General description 1 -  Light/windscreen wiper switch 2 -  Spring for airbag/retractor ring with contact ring 3 -  Safety fastener Installing:

Installing is carried out in the order mentioned in the previous chapter, bearing the following in mind: → Chapter

–  When the entire unit or one of the components are fitted, remove the safety clip -1-, once the combined switch has been fitted to the steering column.   Note As an aid to centre the steering angle sender. In the opening -1- a yellow spot should be seen.