Installing the steering column switch cluster (SZL)

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

The broken off piece (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

Version A:
Check if the correct mark (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

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Result

» No or an incorrect mark (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

Measure

Turn the coil spring cassette until the correct mark (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

Check

Version A:
Check that the correct marking (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

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Result

» The correct mark (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

Measure

Continue with the next step.

Check

Version B:
Check if the correct mark (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

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Result

» No or an incorrect mark (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

Measure

Turn the coil spring cassette until the correct mark (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

Check

Version B:
Check if the correct mark (1) can be seen in the viewing window (2).

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Result

» The correct mark (1) is visible in the inspection glass (2).

Measure

Continue with the next step.

Position the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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 THE STEERING WHEEL (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE AIRBAG UNIT (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) .
Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .
Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .