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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing steering column switch module, Kostal

This page covers removing the Kostal steering column switch module — move the steering wheel to its rearmost, lowest position using the full adjustment range, then remove the wheel itself.

Removing
–  Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this purpose.
–  Remove steering wheel → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.48.
–  Remove lower steering column trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
  WARNING
Risk of damage to the electronic components due to electrostatic discharge.
Before disconnecting the electrical connector, the mechanics must electrostatically discharge themselves by briefly grasping hold of door striker plate or similar.
   

Removing and installing steering column switch module, Kostal

–  Pull out connector lock in direction of arrow -A- and press it down.
–  Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
–  Pull out connector lock in direction of arrow -B- and press it down.
–  Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
–  Press connector lock in direction of arrow -C- and disconnect electrical connector -3-.

 
     
–  Unscrew bolt -2- on underside.
–  Pull off steering column switch module -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
 

Removing and installing steering column switch module, Kostal

–  Before pushing on steering column switch module, ensure the following for steering column electronics control unit -J527--3-:
The “arrows”-1- must align.
Coil connector -2- must be visible through window between “arrows”-4-.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - steering column switch module“
 

Removing and installing steering column switch module, Kostal

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing steering column switch module, Kostal — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

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