Spiral spring, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torx Screwdriver T8 T 40056

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Special Screwdriver T8 T40056 or equivalent "Torx - 8"

Removing

CAUTION:

Ensure steering is in straight ahead and centered prior to removing spiral spring.
Position of spiral spring must not be changed once removed.

Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible; make use of the full range of the steering column adjuster.

CAUTION: Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags. Heed all WARNINGS pertaining to airbag servicing → 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS

Remove airbag and steering wheel → 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .

Fig 2: Identifying Ground Down Torx Screwdriver T8 T40056 Shoulder

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NOTE:

Due to manufacturing tolerances, it may not be possible to insert Special Screwdriver T8 T40056 all the way into access hole in switch module. In these cases, grind down shoulder of screwdriver in areas indicated - arrows -.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Hex Socket Head Bolt, Trim Cover, And Upper Steering Column Trim

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Use Special Screwdriver T8 T40056 to remove screws - 4 - and - 5 -.
Remove hex socket head bolt - 6 -.
Release trim cover - 1 - on upper steering column trim - 2 - using a small screwdriver - arrows A and B -.

Separate upper trim - 2 - from lower trim - 3 - and remove upper trim.
Remove release lever for steering column adjustment - 7 - and guide out lower trim.
Disconnect upper electrical connection at spiral spring.

Fig 4: Releasing Clip Fasteners To Remove Spiral Spring From Steering Column Switch Module

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Carefully release clip fasteners - arrows - and remove spiral spring - 1 - from steering column switch module.

NOTE:

Steering column switch module shown removed for illustration purposes.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Ensure all fasteners and electrical connectors are properly connected and locked into place.
Insert upper steering column trim into bottom trim, press both sections together and tighten screws.
Install steering wheel and airbag → 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS .

Tightening torques

Component - fastener	Nm
Steering column switch module - bolt	3
Trim for steering column switch - screw	1