Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: T8 Screwdriver T40056 A

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T8 screwdriver T40056 A

Removing

CAUTION: Follow safety precautions when working on knee airbag → 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .

Remove drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.

CAUTION: Contrary to the procedure described in "Battery, disconnecting and connecting" , the ignition must be on and remain on while disconnecting the battery when working on airbag components.

Remove airbag unit → 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .
Remove steering wheel → 48 - Steering .

Fig 2: Lower Trim, Upper Steering Column Switch Trim, Screws, Hex Socket Bolt & TORX Bolts

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Remove bolts - 3 - and - 5 - using T8 screwdriver T40056 A.
Remove TORX screws - 6 - and Allen bolt - 4 -
Separate top trim - 2 - for steering column switches from bottom trim - 1 - and remove both parts.

Fig 3: Identifying Screw And Electrical Connection

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Remove bolt - 2 -.
Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 - and - 3 -.
Disconnect electrical connector - 4 -.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting connector, discharge any electrostatic charge from your body by touching an electrically grounded vehicle component such as the door latch striker pin.

Fig 4: Disengage Connector Lock To Release Connector

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Press catch - 1 - in - direction of arrow - until harness connector - 2 - disengages.
Carefully pull off steering column switch together with Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J527.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Ensure that all connectors are properly engaged.
Insert top trim piece for steering column switch into catches of bottom trim piece, press together and bolt.
Install drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
Install steering wheel → 48 - Steering .

Install airbag unit → 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .

Tightening Specifications

Component	Nm
Steering Column Switch Module	3
Trim for steering column switch	1
Lower trim to steering column	2.5