Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Service manual - part 50

– Remove the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -

J527- -2- from the Steering Column Combination Switch -

E595- .

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to

the following:

– Before sliding the Steering Column Electronics Control Mod‐

ule - J527- -3- the following must be checked.

♦ The “arrows” -1- must align.
♦ The spiral spring -2- must be seen in the window between the

“arrows” -4-.

– Make sure that all connectors are installed securely.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to

⇒ “8.1 Overview - Steering Column Switch Module”,

page 176

8.6.2

Steering Column Electronics Control

Module - J527- , Removing and Instal‐

ling, Valeo

The Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring - F138- is

integrated into the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -

J527- .
If the control module is being replaced, use the Vehicle Diagnostic

Tester and select the “Replacing” function for the respective con‐

trol module in “Guided Fault Finding”.
Removing
– Position the front wheels straight-ahead. The steering wheel

is located in the neutral position.

– Position the steering wheel as far back as possible. Use the

entire adjustment range of the steering column adjustment for

this.

– Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels,

Steering; Rep. Gr.  48 ; Steering Wheel; Steering Wheel, Re‐

moving and Installing .

– Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to ⇒  Body

Interior; Rep. Gr.  68 ; Storage Compartments and Covers;

Lower Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and Installing .

WARNING

Risk of destroying electronic components with static discharge.

♦ Before disconnecting the connector, discharge static elec‐

tricity from your body by touching a grounded vehicle

component such as the door striker pin.

– Push the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow A- and

disconnect the connector -1-.

– Push the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow B- and

disconnect the connector -2-.

– Push the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow C- and

disconnect the connector -3-.

– Remove the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow D-

and press down.

– Disconnect the connector -4-.
– Push the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow E- and

disconnect the connector -5-.

– Remove the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow F-

and press down.

– Disconnect the connector -6-.
– Remove the screws -1-.

– Remove the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -

J527- -2- from the Steering Column Combination Switch -

E595- .

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to

the following:

– Before sliding the Steering Column Electronics Control Mod‐

ule - J527- -3- the following must be checked.

♦ The “arrows” -1- must align.
♦ The spiral spring -2- must be seen in the window between the

“arrows” -4-.

– Make sure that all connectors are installed securely.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to

⇒ “8.1 Overview - Steering Column Switch Module”,

page 176

8.7

Turn Signal Switch - E2- , Removing and

Installing

⇒ “8.7.1  Turn Signal Switch E2 , Removing and Installing, Kostal”,

page 192
⇒ “8.7.2  Turn Signal Switch E2 , Removing and Installing, Valeo”,

page 193

8.7.1

Turn Signal Switch - E2- , Removing and

Installing, Kostal

Turn Signal Switch - E2- , Cruise Control Switch - E45- and the

Windshield Wiper Intermittent Mode Switch - E22- together make

up the Steering Column Combination Switch - E595- .
The switch cannot be separated. If an individual switch is faulty

the Steering Column Combination Switch - E595- must be re‐

placed.
Removing
– Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
– Remove the ignition key, if equipped.
– Remove the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -

J527- . Refer to

⇒ “8.6  Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527 ,

Removing and Installing”, page 187

 .

– Remove the bolt -2- on the bottom.
– Remove the Steering Column Combination Switch - E595-

-1-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.