Get Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior -> 9 Steering column switch module Guide for Volkswagen Amarok Truck First Generation (2010-2022)

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Steering column switch module

⇒ a9.1 nd installing steering column switch module”, page 183

⇒ a9.2 nd installing ignition/starter switch”, page 186

⇒ a9.3 nd installing lock cylinder”, page 188

⇒ a9.4 nd installing steering lock housing”, page 190

9.1

Removing and installing steering col‐

umn switch module

Caution

To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure de‐

scribed in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to

⇒ page 11 .

The following equipment-specific components are integrated in‐

to the steering column switch module:

♦ Turn signal switch -E2-

♦ Headlight dipper and flasher switch -E4-

♦ Parking light switch -E19-

♦ Intermittent wiper regulator -E38-

♦ Intermittent wiper switch -E22-

♦ Multifunction display call-up button -E86-

♦ Multifunction display memory switch -E109-

♦ Cruise control system switch -E45-

♦ Button for CCS set -E227-

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Torque wrench (5 - 50 Nm) -V.A.G 1331-

Note

♦ For removal and installation of the airbag coil connector and

return ring with slip ring -F138- or the steering column switch

module, the steering wheel must be in the “centre position”

(wheels in “straight ahead position”).

♦ The airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring

-F138- is not to be moved out of position.

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Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Disconnect battery ⇒ page 11 .

– Remove steering wheel ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 69; Airbag; Removing and installing steering wheel.

– Release and disconnect connector -arrow-.

– Unclip fabric trim on top of steering column -arrows-, and

remove it.

– Remove upper part of steering column trim.

– Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- on inner side of trim.

– Remove lower part of steering column trim.

– Unscrew clamping bolt -arrow- on steering column switch

module.

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– Pull locking lever of connector on steering column switch

module upwards in -direction of arrow-.

– Pull steering column switch module out of contact connector

housings, and remove it.

Note

The connector catch on the steering column switch module runs

in a quadrant in the housing. When pulling out the switch mod‐

ule, it might be necessary to pull the locking lever up again to

enable the connector to easily slide out of the curved track.

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Note

When assembling the steering column switch module, do not

push it completely onto the steering column to avoid cracking

sounds when steering.

– Tighten bolts -arrows- inside the trim to a torque of 1.5 Nm.

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9.2

Removing and installing ignition/starter

switch

Caution

To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure de‐

scribed in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to

⇒ page 11 .

Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

– Disconnect battery ⇒ page 11 .

– Remove steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs, interi‐

or; Rep. gr. 68; Compartments/covers; Steering column trim.

Note

♦ The illustrations below are only schematic illustrations and

specific details may vary.

♦ For reasons of clarity, the ignition/starter switch is shown

without steering wheel and steering column switch module in

the illustrations below.

– Pull out primary locking element -1- of connector in

-direction of arrow A-.

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– Press primary locking element -1- and pull connector -2- in

-direction of arrow B- off ignition/starter switch -D- -3-.

– Remove anti-tamper paint from securing screws -A-.

– Loosen securing bolts -A- slightly, and pull ignition/starter

switch -D- -1- in -direction of arrow- out of steering lock

housing.

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Caution

When installing the ignition/starter switch, ensure that the

ignition/starter switch and the lock cylinder are in the same

position, e.g. “ignition on”.

– Turn ignition key in lock cylinder to “Ignition ON” position.

– Push ignition/starter switch into steering lock housing to

stop.

– Tighten securing screws and reinstate anti-tamper paint

coating.

– Push connector onto ignition/starter switch and push in pri‐

mary locking element.

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– Install steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 68; Compartments/covers; Steering column trim.

9.3

Removing and installing lock cylinder

Caution

♦ The steering lock could be destroyed.

♦ If the steering lock is actuated without lock cylinder, it

will block and must be renewed.

♦ The steering lock must not be actuated without lock cyl‐

inder.

Removing

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Remove steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs, interi‐

or; Rep. gr. 68; Compartments/covers; Steering column trim.

– Release connector -arrow- of immobiliser reader coil on lock

cylinder and carefully pull it off.

Note

The immobiliser reading coil is secured to the lock cylinder and

cannot be renewed individually.

– Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position

“Drive”.

Positions for key in lock cylinder:

1 - Position “Stop”

2 - Position “Drive”

3 - Position “Start”

– Insert a piece of steel wire (approx. 1.2 mm in diameter) in

drilling next to ignition key -arrow-.

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Note

♦ In order to insert the steel wire straight into the hole, it may

be necessary to dismantle the ignition key and insert the key

into the lock cylinder without the key head.

♦ If possible, use the so-called “workshop key”. This has a

smaller head and there is no requirement for it to be disman‐

tled.

– Dismantling ignition key ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;

Rep. gr. 57; Front door.

– Release lock cylinder securing lever using steel wire -arrow-

and remove lock cylinder from steering lock housing.

1 - Lock cylinder

2 - Steel wire (approx. 1.2 mm diameter)

3 - Securing lever

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Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

– Insert ignition key in lock cylinder and turn to position

“Drive”.

– Release securing lever using a piece of steel wire (approx.

1.2 mm in diameter), and insert lock cylinder in steering lock

housing.

Note

When installing lock cylinder, ensure that connection for immo‐

biliser reader coil is in guide of steering lock housing.

– Pull piece of steel wire out of lock cylinder and check that

lock cylinder is sitting properly in steering lock housing.

– Connect immobiliser reader coil connector -arrow- to lock

cylinder and engage it.

– Install steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 68; Compartments/covers; Steering column trim.

Note

In the event of complaints regarding the lock cylinder or the

steering lock, it is imperative that the corresponding key is also

provided if a warranty or goodwill claim is made. Without the

key, no analysis can be carried out for the steering lock or lock

cylinder by the manufacturer/supplier and the invoice will not be

covered by the warranty. In the event of non-compliance, the

warranty reserves the right to cancel the request. The purchase

costs for the new key can be submitted with the request.

9.4

Removing and installing steering lock

housing

Caution

To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure de‐

scribed in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to

⇒ page 11 .

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Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Disconnect battery ⇒ page 11 .

– Remove steering column switch module ⇒ page 183 .

Only vehicles with automatic gearbox

– Unclip clip -arrow-, and disconnect locking cable.

Continued for all vehicles:

WARNING

Danger of eye injury from drilling swarf.

When drilling out, swarf may fly off and cause eye injury.

Wear safety goggles.

– Drill out shear-head bolts -arrows-.

– Remove steering lock housing.

If steering lock housing is to be renewed, further steps may be

necessary:

– Remove lock cylinder ⇒ page 188 .

– Remove ignition/starter switch ⇒ page 186 .

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

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Caution

Steering lock will be damaged if improperly fitted!

Failure to follow instructions will result in damage to the

steering lock when the shear-head bolts are tightened.

Before fitting the steering lock housing to the steering col‐

umn, the ignition key must be turned in the lock cylinder to

the “Ignition ON” position.

Fit steering lock housing with new shear-head bolts -arrows- to

steering column.

– Tighten shear-head bolts until the heads shear off.

– Install steering column switch module ⇒ page 183 .

If the steering lock housing has been renewed:

– Install lock cylinder ⇒ page 188 .

– Install ignition/starter switch ⇒ page 186 .

Note

In the event of complaints regarding the lock cylinder or the

steering lock, it is imperative that the corresponding key is also

provided if a warranty or goodwill claim is made. Without the

key, no analysis can be carried out for the steering lock or lock

cylinder by the manufacturer/supplier and the invoice will not be

covered by the warranty. In the event of non-compliance, the

warranty reserves the right to cancel the request. The purchase

costs for the new key can be submitted with the request.

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