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Installing the steering column switch cluster (SZL)

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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Check 

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

Check 

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

Check 

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

Check 

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

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Steering column switch cluster (SZL) to steering column 
Screw TS5x20 Tightening torque  3 Nm
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Follow-up work