Electrical system — Removing and installing steering column switch — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

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• Fit steering column switch (2) onto steering column only, do not tighten.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Remove steering wheel General body repairs, interior69 .
3. Remove two cross-head screws (arrows).
4. Take off upper steering column switch trim (1).
5. Remove the four securing bolts (arrows).

6. Remove hexagon socket head bolt (1).
7. Release steering wheel height adjustment (2).
8. Take off lower steering column switch trim(3).
9. Remove hexagon socket head bolt (1).
10. Pull connectors (arrows) off steering column switch.
11. ⚠ Airbag coil connector and return spring with slip ring F138 remain on steering column switch. Ensure that airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring F138 are not twisted from their centre position. — Remove steering column switch.
12. Fit steering column switch (2) onto steering column only, do not tighten.
13. Fit steering wheel.
14. Locate steering column switch (2) on steering column with hexagon socket head bolt (3) so that gap -a = 3 mm- to steering wheel (1) is kept.
15. Remove steering wheel again and continue with installation.

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