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Electrical system - Edition 02.2021
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Steering column switch module
9.1
Assembly overview – steering column electronics control unit
1 - Starter button -E378-
❑ ⇒ a3.12 nd installing
starter button [E378]”,
page 136
2 - Bracket for dash panel in‐
sert
3 - Shear bolt
❑ qty. 2
4 - Steering column electron‐
ics control unit -J527-
❑ With electromechanical
parking brake button -
E538-
❑ ⇒ Rep. gr. 94; Remov‐
ing and installing steer‐
ing column electronics
control unit [J527]
5 - Control unit for electronic
steering column lock -J764-
❑ ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48;
Steering column; Re‐
moving and installing
control unit for electron‐
ic steering column lock
[J764]
6 - Bolt
❑ 2.5 Nm
7 - Steering column
❑ ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48;
Steering column; Re‐
moving and installing
steering column
9.2
Removing and installing steering col‐
umn electronics control unit [J527]
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver -V.A.G 1624-
The steering column electronics control unit -J527- will hence‐
forth be referred to as “steering column electronics control unit”.
If the steering column electronics control unit is renewed, per‐
form the test plan for the renewal of the steering column elec‐
tronics control unit using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Removing
– Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use
the full range of the steering column adjustment for this pur‐
pose.
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– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68; Compartments/covers; Removing and
installing lower steering column trim.
– Remove control unit with display unit for driver information
system -J1254- ⇒ Rep. gr. 90; Removing and installing
control unit with display unit for driver information system
[J1254].
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the electronic components due to electro‐
static discharge.
– Discharge any static electricity in your body by briefly
touching door striker plate.
– Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
– Unscrew bolts -3-.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the return ring.
– When removed, the return ring with slip ring must not be
turned.
– Pull off steering column electronics control unit -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Before pushing on steering column electronics control unit
-3-, ensure the following:
♦ The “arrows”-4- must align.
♦ Coil connector -2- must be visible in window -1-.
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– If the steering column electronics control unit has been re‐
newed, conclude the test plan for the renewal of the steering
column electronics control unit using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester.
Tightening torques
Component
Specified torque
Bolts for steering column elec‐ 1.3 Nm
tronics control unit
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
