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Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the wire bracket -3- for the wire -2-.

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-- Release and detach the connector -4- on the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module - J764- -5-.

-- Remove the bracket -2-. The bracket must be removed using suitable service equipment.

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-- On the shear bolts -3- with a suitable metal saw apply a notch on the center over the entire bolt head.

-- Position a suitable screwdriver on the notch and loosen the bolts.

-- The bolts can also be loosened with a suitable chisel.

CAUTION:

If the following notes are ignored, the could fail later.

- Before starting work on electrical equipment and removing the steering wheel, the following conditions must be fulfilled:

- The technician must discharge themselves of static electricity. This is done by touching grounded metal parts, for example, water lines, heater pipes, metal supports or a workshop hoist.

- The wheels must be in the straight position.

-- Remove the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -4- from the steering column -1-.