Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-

Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual / Electrical Equipment from 06/2011 / Exterior Lights, Switches / Steering Column Switch, Vehicles with Access/Start Authorization / Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-

General Information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Steering Column Combination Switch -E595- consists of the following components and cannot be disassembled:

Turn Signal Switch -E2-
Windshield Wiper Switch -E-
Cruise Control Switch -E45-

The procedure for removing and installing the steering column combination switch differs depending on the manufacturer.

Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-, Removing and Installing, Valeo.
Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-, Removing and Installing, Kostal.

WARNING

Before working on electronic system and removing the steering wheel the following conditions must be met:

The technician must discharge static electricity. This is accomplished by touching grounded metal like, for example, water pipes, heating pipes, metal carriers or a heater pipe.

If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.

Remove the battery ground cable.
Wheels must be located in straight ahead position.

If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.

Caution

If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, do not perform the following tasks:

Connecting the battery
Turning on the ignition
Turning the steering gear.
Turning the steering column.

These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.

Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-, Removing and Installing, Valeo

Caution

Always follow the sequence when removing and installing steering column switch components.

WARNING

Before working on electronic system and removing the steering wheel the following conditions must be met:

The technician must discharge static electricity. This is accomplished by touching grounded metal like, for example, water pipes, heating pipes, metal carriers or a heater pipe.

If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.

Remove the battery ground cable.
Wheels must be located in straight ahead position.

If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.

Caution

If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, do not perform the following tasks:

Connecting the battery
Turning on the ignition
Turning the steering gear.
Turning the steering column.

These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.

Removing

Remove the steering wheel.
Remove the steering column trim panel.
Remove the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-.
Open the three latching mechanisms -arrows- and remove the complete Steering Column Combination Switch -E595--2- backward from the steering column switch mount.

Volswagen Tiguan. N94-12507

Installing

Slide the Steering Column Combination Switch -E595- straight onto the guides on the steering column switch mount until it locks in place.
Install all components accordingly in the reverse order.

Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-, Removing and Installing, Kostal

Caution

Always follow the sequence when removing and installing steering column switch components.

WARNING

Before working on electronic system and removing the steering wheel the following conditions must be met:

The technician must discharge static electricity. This is accomplished by touching grounded metal like, for example, water pipes, heating pipes, metal carriers or a heater pipe.

If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.

Remove the battery ground cable.
Wheels must be located in straight ahead position.

If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.

Caution

If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, do not perform the following tasks:

Connecting the battery
Turning on the ignition
Turning the steering gear.
Turning the steering column.

These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.

Removing

Remove the steering wheel.
Remove the steering column trim panel.
Remove the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-.
Remove the screw -arrow- and remove the entire Steering Column Combination Switch -E595--1- straight back from the steering column switch mount.

Volswagen Tiguan. N94-11846

Installing

Slide the Steering Column Combination Switch -E595- straight onto the guides on the steering column switch mount.
Install the mounting bolt -arrow-.
Install all components accordingly in the reverse order.

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