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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• Bolts M8 (1), core diameter 6.8 mm

📋 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 electronic steering column lock control unit J764(4). [Note: Bolts M8 (1), core diameter 6.8 mm]
8. Release and detach connector (2) on rear of electronic steering column lock control unit J764(4) and remove together with steering column switch base (3) from steering column.
9. Release latches (arrows) holding the steering column switch base and remove steering column switch base (1) from electronic steering column lock control unit J764(2).
10. Fit steering column switch base (1) onto electronic steering column lock control unit J764(2) until it securely engages.
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 electronic steering column lock control unit J764, 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 electronic steering column lock control unit J764(4) to steering column using new shear-head bolts (1).
15. Tighten shear-head bolts (1) until bolt heads shear off.
16. Reconnect batteryA.

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