Steering Column Switch, Without KESSY, Overview
There are different versions of the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-, the Steering Column Combination Switch -E595- and the steering column switch mount depending on the manufacturer (Valeo or Kostal). The Valeo version is shown in the illustration.
Before working on electronic system and removing the steering wheel the following conditions must be met:
- The technician must discharge static electricity. This is accomplished by touching grounded metal like, for example, water pipes, heating pipes, metal carriers or a heater pipe, refer to ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS .
If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.
- Remove the battery ground cable, refer to Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .
- Wheels must be located in straight ahead position.
If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.
If the steering gear universal joint is separated or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, the following work must not be performed:
- Battery, Connecting
- Turn on the ignition
- Turning the steering gear.
- Turning the steering column.
These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.
- Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-
- Mounting bolt tightening specification: 1.5 Nm
- Pay attention to the removing/installing sequence, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH COMPONENTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SEQUENCE .
- Removing and installing, Valeo, refer to Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-, VALEO .
- Removing and installing, Kostal, refer to Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-, KOSTAL .
- Coding, refer to Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-, WITHOUT KESSY, CODING .
- Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-
- Pay attention to the removing/installing sequence, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH COMPONENTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SEQUENCE .
- Removing and installing, Valeo, refer to Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-, VALEO .
- Removing and installing, Kostal, refer to Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-, KOSTAL .
- Steering Column Switch Mount
- Pay attention to the removing/installing sequence, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH COMPONENTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SEQUENCE .
- Removing and installing, Valeo, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MOUNT, VALEO .
- Removing and installing, Kostal, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MOUNT, KOSTAL .
- Shear Bolts
- Break-off torque: approximately 15 Nm
- M8 x 20
- Steering Lock Housing
The steering lock housing must be remove and installed together with the steering column switch mount.
- Pay attention to the removing/installing sequence, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH COMPONENTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SEQUENCE .
- Removing and installing, Valeo, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MOUNT, VALEO .
- Removing and installing, Kostal, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MOUNT, KOSTAL .
- Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder
- Removing and installing, refer to IGNITION SWITCH AND LOCK CYLINDER COMPONENTS .