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Steering Column And Wheel - Steering Column Control Module Kostal - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Battery - Li-Ion - Disconnect And Connect .
  3. Remove the driver airbag. See FRONT AIR BAGS - DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL - PUR LEATHER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Remove the upper shroud of steering column. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, UPPER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Remove the lower shroud of the steering wheel. See DASH PANEL - SHROUD, LOWER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  7. Remove and discard the retaining clip from the steering column control module connector, and then disconnect the electrical harness from the steering column control module connector.
    CAUTION: Check for broken clip pieces on the connector, and remove if present.
    WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
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  8. Make sure that the clockspring tape indicator is visible in the inspection window in the upper left of the steering column control module.
  9. Remove the bolt that attaches the steering column control module to the steering column.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
    • Torx T20 socket
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