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Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, Removing And Installing: Removing

If a control module is being replaced, then select the function "Replace" for the respective control module using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in "Guided Functions".

Follow the instructions on the screen.

-- Straighten the wheels.

-- Pull the lever on the side of the steering column downward.

-- Push the steering column as far down as possible and remove it.

-- Push lever under steering column upward again.

-- Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE .

CAUTION:

The shavings must not get into the steering column.

Protect the steering column from any falling shavings using, for example, a cloth.

-- Release the connector -1- and remove it from the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-.

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-- Free up the wire at the retaining bracket -arrow-.

-- Drill out the shear bolts -arrows- using an angle hand drill and an 8.5 mm diameter drill bit.

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-- Remove any shavings with a brush.

-- Carefully remove the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- from the steering column.