Steering Column Switch Base Plate

Steering Column Switch

Steering Column Switch Base Plate

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Angled hand drill

CAUTION!
The removal and installation of individual steering column switch components must be done in the specified sequence. Refer to=> [ Steering Column Switch ] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

• For the removal of base carrier for steering column switches - 2 -, shear bolts of steering lock housing must be drilled out. New shear bolts - 1 - are required for the subsequent installation.





CAUTION!
• Before drilling out shear bolts, always ensure all components secured to base carrier are removed beforehand.

• By drilling out, drill shavings can reach the neighboring components, which can lead to damage and / or malfunctions!

• When removing steering column switch components, observe specified sequence. Refer to=> [ Steering Column Switch ] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

CAUTION!
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the repair information. Refer to=> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Removing

- Disconnect battery. Refer to=> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove all components secured to the base carrier in the specified sequence. Refer to=> [ Specifications ] Specifications.

After components secured to base carrier have been removed, the base carrier can be removed:

- Drill out mounting bolts - 1 - for steering lock housing - 3 -.

• Bolts M8 - 1 -, core hole diameter 6.8 mm.

- Remove steering lock housing and base carrier for steering column switches - 2 - from steering column toward rear.

- Remove steering lock housing from base carrier for steering column switches.

Installing





- Set steering lock housing in base carrier for steering column switches.

- Slide base carrier for steering column switches - 2 - as far as possible onto steering column.

- Connect harness connector - arrow - to induction coil - 3 -.

- Bolt steering lock housing to steering column with new shear bolts - 1 -.

- Tighten new shear bolts - 1 - until bolt heads shear off.

- Install all steering column switch components in the opposite sequence.