Installing the steering column switch cluster (SZL)

• For replacement:  Break off the transportation retainer (1) on the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2) in arrow direction.

  The fragment (3) of the transportation retainer (1) remains in the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).

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• Connect the connector (1) with the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).

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Check the neutral position of the coil spring 

Version A: Checking the visibility of the mark on the coil spring 

Check 

• Check the visibility of the mark (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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Result 

» The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

Measure

• Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring becomes visible in the inspection glass (2).

Variant B: Checking the visibility of the mark on the coil spring 

Check 

• Check the visibility of the mark (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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Result 

» The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

Measure

• Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring becomes visible in the inspection glass (2).

• Position the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).
• Tighten down screws (1).

Steering column switch cluster (SZL) to steering column
Screw TS5x20	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to FITTING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING AIRBAG UNIT .
• Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .