Caution
The removal and installation of individual steering column switch components must be done in a specified sequence.
WARNING
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.
If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.
Caution
If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, do not perform the following tasks:
These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.
There are two versions of the steering column combination switch components, the steering column electronics control module and the steering column switch mount depending on the manufacturer (Valeo or Kostal). In order to determine which version is installed, check the mounting for the steering column electronics control module on the steering column combination switch.
Note
Malfunction Recognition and Malfunction Indicator:
The Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527- has On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capabilities which aids in troubleshooting.
Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in "Guided Fault Finding".
Overview - Steering Column Switch
Note
There are different versions of the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-/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.
WARNING
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.
If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.
If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.
Caution
If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, do not perform the following tasks:
These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.
The steering lock housing must be removed and installed together with the steering column switch mount.
- Follow the removing and installing sequence.
- Removing and Installing,
- Removing and Installing, Kostal.
Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence
Caution
Always follow the procedure as described in the Repair Manual when disconnecting and connecting the battery.
WARNING
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.
If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.
If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.
Caution
the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, do not perform the following tasks:
These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.
When removing the complete steering column switches including the mount, it is disassembled and steering lock housing is also removed with it. New shear bolts are required for installing steering lock housing.
Also, if only one individual component of steering column switch is removed or replaced, the sequence described in the following must always be adhered to.
Removing
Disconnect the battery.
WARNING
Remove the steering column switch components in the following sequence:
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
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