Seat Leon 2013 Workshop Manual page 354

León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
Removing
Note
The replacement steering column is only supplied as a complete
unit. Cannot be repaired.
Steering lock housing can be reused ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 94 ; Steering column switch module; Removing and installing
steering column switch module .
Vehicles with keyless locking and starting system "Keyless Ac‐
cess"
Electronic steering column lock control unit - J764- can be con‐
verted ⇒ page 356 .
Continuation for all vehicles
WARNING
The following are prerequisites before starting work on the
electrical system and removing the steering wheel:
♦ Mechanic(s) must electrostatically discharge himself/
themselves. This can be done by touching a suitable metal
object, for example, a water pipe, a heater pipe, a metal
frame or a lifting platform.
Failure to comply with this precaution may lead to subsequent
failure of the electronic steering column lock control unit -
J764- !
♦ Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery .
♦ Wheels must be in straight-ahead position.
Failure to comply with these precautions may lead to subse‐
quent failure of the airbag system.
– Turn wheels to straight-ahead position.
– Pull down lever on side of steering column.
– Swing steering column down as far as possible and pull out.
– Press lever on side of steering column back up.
– Remove airbag unit ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
69 ; Airbag (driver side); Assembly overview - airbag (driver
side)
– Removing steering wheel
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Rep. gr.48 - Steering
⇒ page 342 .