Removing and installing steering column switch base, vehicles with KESSY, manufacturer Valeo — VW
Removing and installing steering column switch base, vehicles with KESSY, manufacturer Valeo on VW: 10 steps.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code A32
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- When batteriesA are disconnected and connected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must always be strictly observed . — Disconnect batteryA.
- Bolts M8 (1), core diameter 6.8 mm
- When a new electronics steering column lock control unit J764 is installed, it must be coded .
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ When batteriesA are disconnected and connected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must always be strictly observed . — Disconnect batteryA.
- Remove all components which are attached to steering column switch base.
- Drill out shear-head bolts (1) of electronic steering column lock control unit J764(3). [Note: Bolts M8 (1), core diameter 6.8 mm]
- Release and detach connector on rear of electronic steering column lock control unit J764(3) and remove together with steering column switch base (2) from the steering column.
- 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).
- Fit steering column switch base (1) onto electronic steering column lock control unit J764(2) until it securely engages.
- Push steering column combination switch E595 straight into steering column switch base until it securely engages.
- 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.
- Secure electronic steering column lock control unit J764 to steering column using new shear-head bolts (1).
- Tighten shear-head bolts (1) until bolt heads shear off. [Note: When a new electronics steering column lock control unit J764 is installed, it must be coded .]
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