Removing and installing steering column switch module base — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• The removal and installation of individual components of the steering column switch module must be performed in a specified sequence . — Disconnect battery .
• Bolts M8 (1), core diameter 6.8 mm

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The removal and installation of individual components of the steering column switch module must be performed in a specified sequence . — Disconnect battery .
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4. Remove steering column electronics control unit J527.
5. Remove airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring F138.

6. Remove steering angle sensor G85
7. Remove turn signal switch E2
8. Remove windscreen wiper switchE
9. Pull connector (arrow) off reader coil (3).
10. Drill out bolts (1) of steering lock housing (3). [Note: Bolts M8 (1), core diameter 6.8 mm]
11. Pull steering lock housing and steering column switch module base (2) towards rear off steering column.
12. Remove steering lock housing from steering column switch module base.
13. ⚠ Steering lock will be damaged if improperly fitted!Failure to follow instructions will result in damage to the steering lock when the shear-head bolts are tightened.Before fitting the steering lock housing to the steering column, the ignition key must be turned in the lock cylinder to the "“Ignition ON”" position. — Insert steering lock housing into steering column switch module base.
14. Push steering column switch module base (2) as far as possible onto steering column.
15. Connect electrical connector (arrow) to reader coil (3).
16. Bolt steering lock housing onto steering column using new shear-head bolts (1).
17. Tighten shear-head bolts (1) until bolt heads shear off.
18. Fit all components analogously in reverse order of removal.

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