Seat Leon >> Removing and installing ignition and starter switch
SEAT Leon Service and Repair Manual / Electrical system / Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior / Switch module of the steering column / Removing and installing ignition and
starter switch
Removing
- Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
Vehicles without access and start authorisation system
- Remove ignition key, if fitted.
Vehicles with access and start authorisation system
- Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.
Continued for all vehicles
- Remove steering column trim (bottom) .
- Unplug the electrical connector -1-.
- Unlatch the retaining clips -2 and 3- at the recesses -Arrows- in the steering column lock housing -4- by inserting the watchmaker screwdrivers.
If procedure cannot be performed due to limited space, improvise suitable tool (2 bent wires) as described below.
- Bend one end of a welding rod with diam. Ø 1 mm as a loop
and cut down to length -a-.
- Dimension -a- = about 50 mm
- File wire hook so that end is pointed.
- Dimension -b- = 5 mm
- Pull ignition/starter switch - D- -5- out of the steering lock housing. The jeweller screwdrivers or wire pegs must remain inserted while doing so.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:
- Insert ignition/starter - D- into steering lock housing until it engages audibly.
Removing and installing steering column electrical control unit J527
Removing Turn front wheels in straight-ahead position - steering wheel in 0-position. Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, making use of full range of steering column adj ...Lock cylinder, removing and installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required Dowel pin - T40011- Removing Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers. Remove steering column trim (bottom) . Remove the lock cyl ...See also:
Removing and installing expansion
valve
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Air conditioner service station
Engine bung set - VAS 6122-
Removal:
Turn off the ignition and all electricity consumers.
Vehicles ...