Installing the steering column switch cluster (SZL)

Replacement: Break off the transportation retainer (1) on the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2) in direction of arrow.
The broken-off piece of (3) the transportation retainer (1) remains in the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).

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Connect the connector (1) with the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).

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Check the neutral position of the clock spring

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Version A: Checking the visibility of the marking on the coil spring

Check
Check the visibility of the marking (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2).

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Result

» The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible,

Measure
Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring becomes visible in the inspection glass (2).
Version B: Checking the visibility of the marking on the coil spring

Check
Check the visibility of the marking (1) on the coil spring in the inspection glass (2),

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Result

» The mark (1) on the coil spring is not visible.

Measure
Turn the coil spring cassette until the mark (1) on the coil spring becomes visible in the inspection glass (2).
Position the steering column switch cluster (SZL) (2).

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Steering column switch cluster (SZL) on the steering column
Screw TS5x20	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Follow-up Work