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Removing and installing steering column switch, vehicles 10.99 ▸

Removing and installing steering column switch, vehicles 10.99 ►

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Removing:

Note

t	To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to → Chapter.

t	If the vehicle has a radio with anti-theft coding, obtain code from customer before disconnecting battery.

t	When the battery is reconnected, check operation of vehicle electrical equipment (radio, clock and electric windows etc.) according to Workshop Manual or Owner's Manual.

–	Disconnect battery → Chapter.

–	Remove driver airbag → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.69.

–	Remove cross-head screws -1-.

–	Remove Torx bolt -2-.

–	Remove lower trim -3- and side trim -4- for steering column switch.

–	Detach connector -arrow- from resetting unit.

–	Remove steering wheel → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.69.

–	Detach upper steering column trim -1-.

–	Remove securing bolts -arrows-.

–	Disconnect connectors -arrows- from steering column switch.

–	Remove connector housing -1- downwards out of guide on steering lock housing.

–	Remove steering column switch.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

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