Removing and installing steering column switch base, Valeo, interface for entry and start system — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

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📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to (see the separate procedure). — Disconnect battery (see the separate procedure).
2. Remove steering wheel Running gear, axles, steering 48. Assembly overview - steering wheel with airbag; Removing and installing steering wheel with airbag.
3. Remove steering column trim General body repairs, interior 68. Compartments/covers; Removing and installing steering column trim.
4. Remove steering column electronics control unit J527.
5. Remove steering column combination switch E595.

6. Drill out shear-head bolts (1) of electronic steering column lock control unit J764(3). [Note: Bolts M8 (1), core hole diameter 6.8 mm]
7. Release and disconnect connector on rear of electronic steering column lock control unit J764(3), and remove it together with steering column switch base (2) from the steering column.
8. 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).
9. Fit steering column switch base (1) onto electronic steering column lock control unit J764(2) until it securely engages.
10. Push steering column combination switch E595 straight into steering column switch base until it securely engages.
11. 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.
12. Secure electronic steering column lock control unit J764 to steering column using new shear-head bolts (1).
13. Tighten shear-head bolts (1) until bolt heads shear off.
14. Connecting battery (see the separate procedure).

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