61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing coil spring cassette (up to 07/2008)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

NOTE: Mark installation position of inner ring of clock spring to steering column switch cluster.

For replacement, transfer identification (2) to new part.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Switch Cluster

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Expand latch mechanisms (1) and remove coil spring cassette (2) from steering column switch cluster.

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Coil Spring Cassette And Steering Column Switch Cluster

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Installation note:

Guide pins (1) of clock springs must engage correctly in fixture (2) of steering column switch cluster.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Pins

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