Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Position the steering wheel as far back as possible. Use the entire adjustment range of the steering column adjustment for this.

-- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

WARNING:

Risk of destroying electronic components with static discharge.

Before disconnecting the connector, discharge static electricity from the body by touching a grounded vehicle component such as the door striker.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors -3 and 4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module Connectors And Mounting Bolts

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Do not twist the Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- on the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527- out of its center position when removing it. The front wheels must be in the "straight-ahead position".

-- Remove the screws -arrows- and remove the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527- from the steering column switch.