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

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Unlock retaining lugs on upper housing section (1) with a suitable tool.
Remove upper housing section.

Fig 1: Unlocking Retaining Lugs On Upper Housing Section Using Suitable Tool
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Release screws (1) in optical element (2).

IMPORTANT: Touch only the optical element.

NOTE: After removal, render optical element unusable and dispose of it in the appropriate manner.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Optical Element

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Fig 3: Unclipping Encoded Disc From Rear Of Steering Column Switch Cluster

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Unclip encoded disc (1) from rear of steering column switch cluster with plastic tube (2) supplied for the purpose.

In this process, hold encoded disc by inserting two fingers in the hole.

Fig 4: Repairing Steering Column Switch Cluster

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To prevent damage, tilt encoded disc (1) away from the printed circuit board when removing.

IMPORTANT: It is not permissible to clean the bearing points.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that encoded disc, optical element and printed circuit board do not come into contact with grease.

Apply grease supplied for the purpose to friction face (1) of bearing race of front of steering column switch cluster.

Fig 5: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Bearing Race Of Front Of Steering Column Switch Cluster

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