61 31 008 Removing and installing (replacing) steering column switch cluster

WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
Do not under any circumstances turn the mounting for the steering column switch cluster when the steering wheel is removed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
WARNING: Secure coil spring cassette (1) against rotating with adhesive tape (2).
If unauthorized rotation of coil spring cassette (1) can not be ruled out, it is essential to return coil spring cassette (1) to center position.
Turn clock spring counterclockwise to limit position.
Turn the clock spring clockwise to the limit position, while doing this count the number of rotations
Turn the clock spring back to center position (half of the rotations counted before) and secure so that the centering pin (3) is at the bottom position

Fig 1: Securing Coil Spring Cassette Against Rotating With Adhesive Tape