61 31 009 Repairing steering column switch cluster (SZL): Installation

Fig 1: Caution For Repairing Encoded Disc

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• Do not touch encoded disc (1) with your fingers!
• Do not touch printed circuit board (2)!
• Do not apply pressure to encoded disc (3)!
• Do not touch sides of encoded disc (4)!

• Hold encoded disc (1) by inserting two fingers in the hole.
• Position encoded disc centered in fixture and clip it in.
• Turn encoded disc to and fro to spread the grease over the friction face

Fig 2: Holding Encoded Disc

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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Optical Element

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Assembly optical element (1) from individual parts included in the repair kit.

• Secure optical element (2) with screws (1).
• Tightening torque: 0.26 Nm.
  Fig 4: Identifying Assembly Optical Element And Screw

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• Clip upper housing section (1) into place.
• After inserting coil spring cassette, affix "CDS" label close to part-number label (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure retaining lugs are correctly engaged.

Fig 5: Clipping Upper Housing Section Into Place

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Installation note: 

Mark (1) and mark (2) must point to each other.

Fig 6: Identifying Mark On Steering Bearing

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Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .