Disassembling steering column switch

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Overview of disassembling and assembling steering column switch

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A - Direction indicator switch

B - GRA switch

C - Contact unit for airbag

D - Switch for wiper and washer system

E - Electronic unit

Fig 2: Removing airbag contact unit

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Fig 3: Steering column switch designations

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NOTE:

Ensure that the arrow -A- of the rotor is positioned between the markings -B- of the arrows -C- of the airbag contact unit and that the locking element -D- is engaged. See Fig 3.

1. Lift up the three retaining tabs carefully and remove airbag contact unit -C- . See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Unscrewing fastening screws

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2. Unscrew the six fastening screws.

Fig 5: Removing electronic unit

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3. Turn the steering column switch round and remove the electronic unit -E- . See Fig 3.

Fig 6: Removing GRA switch

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4. Pull the GRA switch -B- downward and disengage. See Fig 3.

Fig 7: Removing switch for wiper and washer system

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5. Pull switch for wiper and washer system -D- up and out of the mount. See Fig 3.