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

-- If the electronic steering column lock control module is replaced perform the test plan for replacing the electronic steering column lock control module using the Vehicle diagnostic tester .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the electronic steering column lock control module due to wrong procedure. Before removing the steering column the following condition must be met:

- Discharge the static electricity, quickly touch the door striker.

- The wheels must be in the straight position.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

-- Bring wheels in the straight position.

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

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

-- Push the lever on the side of the steering column upward again.

-- Remove the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-. Refer to Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527, Removing and Installing .

-- Release and detach the wiring guide -1- for the wire -2- on the steering column -3-.

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-- Unclip the wire bracket -3- for the wire -2-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -4- from the electronic steering column lock control module -5-.

-- Saw open the bracket -1- using suitable service equipment in the area of the bolts -2-.

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-- To do so saw open the bracket -1- vertically -A arrows- and saw it horizontally -B arrows-.

-- Pry out the bracket -1- with a suitable flat-head screwdriver.

-- Remove the bracket -1- from the steering column -3-.

-- Apply a notch all along the center of the entire bolt heads -2- using a suitable metal saw -arrows-.

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-- Position a suitable flat-head screwdriver on the notch and remove the bolts -2-.

Condition

-- Thoroughly clean off the shavings.

-- Remove the electronic steering column lock control module -1- from the steering column -4-.