Removing and installing base for steering column combination switch, Kostal — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When disconnecting or reconnecting the batteryA, adhere strictly to the procedure described in the workshop manual . — Disconnect batteryA.
2. Remove steering wheel Running gear, axles, steering48Steering wheel; Assembly overview - steering wheel .
3. Remove upper steering column trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments and covers; Removing and installing upper steering column trim.
4. Remove lower steering column trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments and covers; Removing and installing lower steering column trim.
5. Remove steering column electronics control unit J527.

6. Remove steering column combination switch E595.
7. Drill out shear-head bolts (1) of steering lock housing (3). [Note: Bolts M8 (1), core diameter 6.8 mm]
8. Pull steering lock housing (3) and steering column switch base (2) off the steering column towards the rear.
9. Remove steering lock housing from steering column switch base.
10. Insert steering lock housing (3) into steering column switch base (2).
11. Push steering column combination switch E595 straight into guides on steering column switch base.
12. Screw in and tighten securing bolt.
13. Push preassembled unit consisting of steering lock housing, steering column switch base and steering column combination switch E595 onto steering column as far as the stop and align the threaded holes.
14. Secure steering lock housing (3) to steering column using new shear-head bolts (1).
15. Tighten new shear-head bolts (1) until bolt heads shear off.
16. Reconnect batteryA.

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