Installing the steering column switch cluster (SZL)

• For replacement:  Break off the transportation retainer (1) on the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2) in arrow direction.

  The fragment (3) of the transportation retainer (1) remains in the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).

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• Connect the connector (1) with the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).

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  Check the neutral position of the coil spring 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

  Version A: Checking the visibility of the mark on the coil spring 

  Check 

• Check the visibility of the mark (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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  Result 

  » The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

  Measure

• Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring becomes visible in the inspection glass (2).

  Variant B: Checking the visibility of the mark on the coil spring 

  Check 

• Check the visibility of the mark (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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  Result 

  » The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

  Measure

• Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring becomes visible in the inspection glass (2).
• Position the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Steering column switch cluster (SZL) to steering column
  Screw TS5x20	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
• Refer to FITTING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE AIRBAG UNIT OF THE STEERING WHEEL OR SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
• Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .