Replacing coil spring cassette

Attention! 

Shift wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.

Do not under any circumstances turn the steering column switch cluster when the steering wheel is removed.

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove STEERING WHEEL .
• Remove the top section of STEERING COLUMN CASING .
• Remove lower section STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .

Removal: 

Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove steering column switch cluster (2) in arrow direction.

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) on steering column switch cluster (2).

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Release lock (1) to steering column switch cluster (2).

Remove coil spring cassette (3).

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Installation: 

Clip on coil spring cassette (3) on the steering column switch cluster (2).

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Connect connector (1) to steering column switch cluster (2).

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Install steering column switch cluster in arrow direction.

Retain steering column switch cluster pressed firmly against the steering column.

Tighten screws (1 to 4) in the order displayed.

Tightening torque 61 31 3AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install lower section STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
• Install upper section STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
• Install STEERING WHEEL .