61 31 008 Removing and installing/replacing steering column switch cluster (SZL)

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WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
Do not under any circumstances turn the steering column switch cluster when the steering wheel is removed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove steering wheel . See 32 33 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPORT STEERING WHEEL 32 33 010
Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
If necessary, remove switch for steering column adjustment .

WARNING: Coil spring cassette (1) must not be twisted.

NOTE: The coil spring cassette (1) can be individually renewed if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Cassette

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Remove steering column switch cluster in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation /adjustment of active front steering.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Screw

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Replacement:

Remove volute spring cassette
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING
NOTE:
- If replacement of the steering column switch cluster is initiated via Progman, the steering column switch cluster is coded indirectly via the DSC control unit
- If coding is cancelled, first adjust the steering angle sensor; this makes a brand-new steering column switch cluster coding-compatible again if necessary
- Then code the DSC control unit again
Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
- If steering angle sensor adjustment is cancelled, first code the DSC control unit
- Then adjust the steering angle sensor again
Vehicles with active front steering:
- Steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of initial operation /adjustment of active front steering. See 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .
- If necessary, proceed in accordance with instructions