Steering Column Switch Module, 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.

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-- Remove the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow A- and press down.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Remove the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow B- and press down.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Release the left connector -2- from the steering column switch module -1- and disconnect.

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-- Release the right connector -2- from the steering column switch module -1- and disconnect.

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-- Remove the bolt -2- from the base carrier -3-.

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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 steering column switch module -1- in the direction of the -arrow- from the base carrier.