I need a how to on replacing rotary switch / indicator unit

[frankaai]

Hey guys i bought a second hand indicator unit but i cant seem to find a how to on how to fit it on the site, if anyone is handy at finding this kind of stuff could you do me a favour and send me the link, cheers

[ikhan]

There was a really good video on youtube but it now showing up as a 'private' video.

It is pretty much straight forward though. I'll jot down a quick guide from memory:

1, make sure steering is dead centre and then disconnect the battery. Wait about 45 minutes before the next bit;
2, remove the cowling behind the steering (upper and lower) - 3 or 4 torx screws IIRC;
3, remove steering airbag. To do this, there is a hole are the rear of the steering towards the bottom. Stick a screwdriver in there to release the spring and then you should be able to remove the bag. Note the airbag slides up rather than pull it off. Remove the 2 airbag connectors (remembering which way round they go) and put the airbag aside;
4, remove any connections from the steering wheel (noting what goes where);
5, remove the steering wheel (IIRC a T50 torx screw) - ideally, the screw should be replaced and not re-used. Keep a note of how the wires were routed;
6, there's a torx screw on the top right of the rotary switch that holds the switch in place on the column. Undo this enough to slide the rotary switch off (quite a bit). This may need some persuasion but I would remove the screw first if it still seems stuck on;
7, disconnect any connectors, remove the unit;
8, replacement is reverse of removal.


Make sure the new clock spring is properly centred though before fitting otherwise, one full turn and the cable will snap.

[frankaai]

Ok il give it a go, never goes to plan you know how it is, really appreciate the instructions thanks

[frankaai]

There was a really good video on youtube but it now showing up as a 'private' video.

It is pretty much straight forward though. I'll jot down a quick guide from memory:

1, make sure steering is dead centre and then disconnect the battery. Wait about 45 minutes before the next bit;
2, remove the cowling behind the steering (upper and lower) - 3 or 4 torx screws IIRC;
3, remove steering airbag. To do this, there is a hole are the rear of the steering towards the bottom. Stick a screwdriver in there to release the spring and then you should be able to remove the bag. Note the airbag slides up rather than pull it off. Remove the 2 airbag connectors (remembering which way round they go) and put the airbag aside;
4, remove any connections from the steering wheel (noting what goes where);
5, remove the steering wheel (IIRC a T50 torx screw) - ideally, the screw should be replaced and not re-used. Keep a note of how the wires were routed;
6, there's a torx screw on the top right of the rotary switch that holds the switch in place on the column. Undo this enough to slide the rotary switch off (quite a bit). This may need some persuasion but I would remove the screw first if it still seems stuck on;
7, disconnect any connectors, remove the unit;
8, replacement is reverse of removal.


Make sure the new clock spring is properly centred though before fitting otherwise, one full turn and the cable will snap.

hey thanks for this, me and my father did it at the weekend your advice helped

[ikhan]

No problems - glad you got it sorted