Removing and installing steering column switch module, Valeo — VW
Removing and installing steering column switch module, Valeo on VW: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)
📋 Procedure
- Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this purpose.
- Remove steering wheel Running gear, axles, steering48Steering wheel; Removing and installing steering wheel.
- Remove lower steering column trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments and covers; Removing and installing lower steering column trim.
- ⚠ Risk of damage to the electronic components due to electrostatic discharge.Before disconnecting the electrical connector, the mechanics must electrostatically discharge themselves by briefly grasping hold of door striker plate or similar. — Pull out connector lock in direction of arrow (A) and press it down.
- Disconnect electrical connector (1).
- Pull out connector lock in direction of arrow (B) and press it down.
- Disconnect electrical connector (2).
- Press connector lock in direction of arrow (C) and disconnect electrical connector (3).
- Press release button (1) on each side in direction of arrow (A).
- Pull off steering column switch module (2) slightly.
- Release retaining tab (3) in direction of arrow (B).
- Pull off steering column switch module (2).
- Before pushing on steering column switch module, ensure the following for steering column electronics control unit J527(3):
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