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6131009 Repairing steering column switch cluster (SZL): Installation

IMPORTANT: Thoroughly clean your hands before installation.
Before installing the new parts, put on gloves and hair net included in the repair kit! 
Fig 1: Precautions For Installing New Parts
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IMPORTANT: Not permitted!
  • Do not touch encoded disc (1) with your fingers!
  • Do not touch printed circuit board (2)!
  • Do not apply pressure to encoded disc (3)!
  • Do not touch sides of encoded disc (4)!
  • Hold encoded disc (1) by inserting two fingers in the hole.
  • Position encoded disc centered in fixture and clip it in.
  • Turn encoded disc to and fro to spread the grease over the friction face
    Fig 2: Holding Encoded Disc By Inserting Two Fingers In Hole
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    Fig 3: Assembling Optical Element From Individual Parts Included In Repair Kit
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Assembly optical element (1) from individual parts included in the repair kit.

Installation note: 

Make sure retaining lugs are correctly engaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Housing Section And Part-Number Label
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Installation note: 

Mark (1) and mark (2) must point to each other.

Fig 6: Identifying Mark (1) And Mark (2)
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Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .