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– Remove steering column switch module ⇒ page 243 .
Note
Return ring with slip ring must be removed/installed in centre po‐
sition (wheels in straight ahead position).
– Carefully release retaining hooks -arrows-.
– Detach return ring with slip ring -2- and steering angle sender
- G85- -item 1- from steering column switch module.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Detach steering column electronics control unit - J527-
-item 1- from steering column switch module.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Make sure all retaining hooks and the electrical connectors are
properly engaged.
– Install steering column switch module ⇒ page 243 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Steering column switch module to steering col‐
umn electronics control unit - J527-
0.65
Intermittent wiper switch - E22- to steering col‐
umn electronics control unit - J527-
0.65
Cruise control system switch - E45- to steering
column electronics control unit - J527-
0.65
22.6 Pin assignment at steering column elec‐
tronics control unit - J527- (front)
♦ The steering column electronics control unit - J527- is part of
the “steering column switch module”. It receives signals e.g.
from the steering column switch.
♦ Checking steering column electronics control unit -J527- ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.
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