Disassembling 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 1: Identifying Steering Column Switch Related Components

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

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Contact Unit Marking

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Carefully lift up the three retaining tabs and remove airbag contact unit -C- .

Fig 3: Removing Airbag Contact Unit Locking Tabs
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Unscrew the six fastening screws.

Fig 4: Removing Fastening Screws
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Turn the steering column switch round and remove the electronic unit -E- .

Fig 5: Removing Electronic Unit
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Pull the GRA switch -B- downward and disengage.

Fig 6: Removing GRA Switch
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Pull switch for wiper and washer system -D- up and out of the mount.

Fig 7: Pulling Switch For Wiper And Washer System
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