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Remove/install clock spring contact - AR46.10-P-0200SX

MODEL 221.0/1, 216 

Fig 1: Identifying Clock Spring Contact Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Clock Spring Contact Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
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MODIFICATION NOTES

14.2.07 Information "Replace clock spring contact" replaced by information "Move clock spring contact into center position" Step 7  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove steering wheel   AR46.10-P-0100SX 
2 Remove jacket tube switch module (2) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Slide steering column switch module (2) complete with clock spring contact (A45) onto jacket tube and screw in mounting bolt. AR54.25-P-2800-01SX
3 Unscrew bolts (1) from steering column switch module (2) IMPORTANT Do not operate locking pin (3) as this is the anti-twist lock of the clock spring contact (A45).  
4 Remove covers (5, 6) from steering column switch module (2)    
5 Remove trim (7) from steering column switch module (2) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Pay attention to correct seating of coverings (5, 6).  
6 Unscrew bolts (4) from steering column switch module (2)    
7 Remove clock spring contact (A45) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT If the clock spring contact (A45) was twisted, bring the clock spring contact (A45) into the center position before reinstalling:

Turn clock spring contact (A45) clockwise up to the limit stop (turn gently against the limit stop, risk of damage), then turn counterclockwise until the arrows are opposite one another and the cable loop with black spots is visible in the window.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check plug contact is correctly seated on steering angle sensor (see arrow in Fig 2).
 
INSPECT Checking     
8 Check the spiral contact coil (A45) for damage IMPORTANT Visual inspection, if necessary replace clock spring contact (A45).  
9 Install in the reverse order