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

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

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

-- Remove the Driver Information System Control Module with Display Unit -J1254-. Refer to DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE WITH DISPLAY UNIT -J1254-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying electronic components with static discharge.

- Discharge static electricity: briefly touch the door striker.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

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-- Remove the bolts -3-.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the return ring.

- The return spring with slip ring must not be turned when they have been removed.

-- Remove the steering column electronics control module -1-.