Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J527, emoving and installing

NOTE:

After installing a new control module, it must be coded → Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J527 On Board Diagnostic (OBD), functions .
If malfunctions occur at steering column switch, coding of control module must be checked → Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J527 On Board Diagnostic (OBD), functions .

Fig 1: Sliding Wire Or A Drill Into Hole, Whereby The Retaining Tab In Front Catch Is Released

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Removing:

Remove screw - 1 -.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to remove control module without releasing center retaining clip as described in next step. Damage to control module will result.

Insert a wire, small screwdriver or drill with 2.5 mm as illustrated - 2 - approx. 45 mm into hole - arrow 1 - in order to release center retaining clip - arrow 2 -. It may be necessary to twist the tool slightly in order to release clip.

Only after center retaining clip has been released:

Fig 2: Depressing Rear Retaining Clip

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Use a small screwdriver to depress rear retaining clip as illustrated - arrow -.
Carefully pull Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J527 downward from steering column switches.

Fig 3: Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J527 Electrical Connectors

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Disengage lock - arrow A - on electrical connection - 1 - and disconnect.
Disengage lock - 3 - on electrical connection.
Disengage lock - arrow B - on electrical connection - 2 - and disconnect.

Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

Ensure that no electrical pins are bent and that the connections engage audibly when reconnecting.