SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing steering column switch module

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench kit -SAT 8010-

t	Special screwdriver T8 -T40056A-

t	Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 505X-

t	Lever -U30800-

t	Torque screwdriver -VAG 1624-

Removal: –  To renew control unit, select the „Replacement“ function for the appropriate control unit in „Guided Functions“ mode → Vehicle diagnostic tester. –  Disconnect battery → Chapter –  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.   Caution Engage the airbag in order to prevent it from damaging when turned.

–  Clip-off the material -1- of the upper trim using the lever -U30800-.

–  Unscrew the screws -1- of the bottom trim using the T8 wrench -T40056A-. –  Unscrew the screws -2- of the bottom trim using a Torx 25 screwdriver.

–  Remove the steering column -1- adjustment lever. Undo screw -3- using a screwdriver -2- (2.5 mm) for this purpose.

–  Remove the upper trim -1- of the steering column -arrow-. –  Remove the lower trim -2- of the steering column -arrow-.

–  Unscrew the 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 the 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 Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting 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

Components:	Nm
Steering column switch module	3
Steering column switch trim	1