Steering Column Switch Module (SCSM), removing and installing

Removing 

• Remove driver-side storage compartment:

Refer to 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

• Remove airbag unit and steering wheel:

Refer to 69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS

• Completely pull out steering wheel with the adjustment mechanism and move (adjust) downward.

Fig 1: Identifying Torx Bolts, Hex Socket Bolt, Top Trim, And Bottom Trim

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• Remove Torx bolts -3- and -5- as well as the hex socket bolt -4-.
• Separate top trim -2- for steering column switches from bottom trim -1- and remove both parts.
• Fold upper trim to instrument cluster and remove lower trim.

To install, insert top trim piece into catches of bottom trim piece, press together and bolt.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Harness Connector, Releasing Catch, And Pulling Slip Ring From SCSM

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• Disconnect harness connector -1-.
• Carefully release catch -arrows- and pull return ring with slip ring from steering column switch module (SCSM).

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt, Electrical Wire, And Electrical Harness Connector

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• Remove bolt -1-.
• Disengage electrical wire for induction coil at steering column switch -arrows-.
• Disconnect electrical harness connector -2-.
• Carefully pull off steering column switch together with Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module.

Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal, paying attention to the following:

• Make sure that all 3 catches as well as the harness connector are engaged cleanly.
• Connect battery. Required steps. Refer to Battery, disconnecting and connecting .
• Zero the Steering Angle Sensor -G85-.

Do this using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051. 

Tightening torques