6131009 Repairing steering column switch cluster (SZL): Installation

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IMPORTANT: Thoroughly clean your hands before installation.

Before installing the new parts, put on gloves and hair net included in the repair kit!

Fig 1: Precautions For Installing New Parts

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IMPORTANT: Not permitted!

Do not touch encoded disc (1) with your fingers!
Do not touch printed circuit board (2)!
Do not apply pressure to encoded disc (3)!
Do not touch sides of encoded disc (4)!

Hold encoded disc (1) by inserting two fingers in the hole.
Position encoded disc centered in fixture and clip it in.
Turn encoded disc to and fro to spread the grease over the friction face

Fig 2: Turning Encoded Disc
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Fig 3: Assembling Optical Element From Individual Parts
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Assembly optical element (1) from individual parts included in the repair kit.
Secure optical element (2) with screws (1).
Tightening torque: 0.26 Nm.

Fig 4: Identifying Optical Element With Screws
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Clip upper housing section (1) into place.
After inserting coil spring cassette, affix "CDS" label close to part-number label (2).

Installation note:

Make sure retaining lugs are correctly engaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Housing Section And Part-Number Label

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Installation note:

Mark (1) and mark (2) must point to each other.

Fig 6: Identifying Marks On Upper Housing Section

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Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .