Removing and installing steering column combination switch E595, Kostal — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• Because every new steering column combination switch E595 is supplied together with steering column switch base as an entire replacement part, the steering column switch base must be removed afterwards.
• Bolts M8 (1), core hole diameter 6.8 mm

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 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. Undo bolt (2) (bottom) and pull steering column combination switch E595(1) in a straight line from steering column switch base towards the rear. [Note: Because every new steering column combination switch E595 is supplied together with steering column switch base as an entire replacement part, the steering column switch base must be removed afterwards.]
7. Drill out shear-head bolts (1) of steering lock housing (3). [Note: Bolts M8 (1), core hole 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. Push steering column combination switch E595 straight into guides on steering column switch base.
11. Screw in and tighten securing bolt.
12. Insert steering lock housing (3) into steering column switch base (2).
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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