Self-cancelling ring with slip ring (coil connector/ESP sensor), removing and installing
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Screwdriver T8 T40056
- Removing:
- Remove drivers airbag unit (standard steering wheel) → Airbag unit (standard steering wheel), assembly overview .
- Remove drivers airbag unit (sports steering wheel) → Airbag unit (sports steering wheel), assembly overview .
- Remove drivers airbag unit (multi-function steering wheel) → Airbag unit (multi-function steering wheel), assembly overview .
- Remove steering wheel (standard steering wheel) → Steering wheel (standard steering wheel), assembly overview .
- Remove steering wheel (sports steering wheel) → Steering wheel (sports steering wheel), assembly overview .
- Remove steering wheel (multi-function steering wheel) → Steering wheel (multi-function steering wheel), assembly overview .
- Pull steering column out and down as far as possible.
Fig 1: Removing Torx Bolts With Screwdriver T8 T40056 As Well As Hex Socket Head Bolt & Separating Upper Trim For Steering Column Switch From Lower Trim
- Remove Torx bolts with screwdriver T8 T40056 - 3 - and - 5 - as well as hex socket head bolt - 4 -.
- Tightening torque 1 Nm
- Separate upper trim - 2 - for steering column switch from lower trim - 1 - and remove both sections.
To install, insert the upper trim into the hooks of the lower trim, press both sections together and screw in place.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector, Release Catch And Pulling Return Spring With Slip Ring From Steering Column Switches
- Disconnect connector - 1 -.
- Carefully release locking tabs - arrows - and pull self-cancelling ring with slip ring off steering column switch.
- Installing:
- Make sure that all 3 locking tabs and connector are correctly engaged.
NOTE:
- The steering must be in the center position (wheels in straight-ahead position) when the self-cancelling ring with slip ring are removed and installed.
- Self-cancelling ring with slip ring is secured as a new part in the center position with a cable tie or tear ring.
- The ESP sensor must be adjusted in vehicles with ESP sensor in self-cancelling ring with slip ring.
Refer to guided fault-finding, running gear, brake system, 01 systems_with self-diagnosis capability_ Bosch_5_7, anti-locking brake system_ABS_EDL_TCS_ESP, SYS45_ basic setting_ steering angle sensor.