Removing steering column switch

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Install location

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WARNING: Incorrect adjustment of the contact unit may cause the airbag contact unit to be destroyed when the steering wheel is turned all the way.

Risk of destroying airbag contact unit.

→ When removing and installing steering column switch, the steering wheel must be pulled off in the straight-ahead position. This ensures that the airbag contact unit is locked in the central position.

→ If the setting has accidently changed (locking element released, airbag contact unit out of adjustment), the airbag contact unit must be adjusted as follows.

→ To position the airbag contact unit in the central position, press the locking element and turn the rotor carefully to the left as far as it will go.

→ Then turn the rotor carefully to the right, approx. 3.5 to 3.75 revolutions, until the locking element engages. The rotor arrow marking must be positioned between the arrow markings of the contact unit.

WARNING: Risk of damage to electronic control modules.

If care is not taken, electrical and electronic components may be destroyed.

→ Before removing the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Fig 2: Releasing electrical plug

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1. Press locking element for the electrical plug and pull off the plug.

Fig 3: Undoing fastening screw

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2. Loosen fastening screw and pull steering column switch downwards from the steering column.