Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Caution: Do not subject the steering column to axial impacts during removal and installation.
1. Remove the steering wheel and steering column covers, see above.
2. Remove the lower section of the instrument panel from the driver's side.
3. Remove the spiral wire, see chapter Additional passive safety system.
4. Remove the column guard above the lower hinge and the cotter pin. Unscrew the mounting bolt and nut.
5. Remove the ignition lock cable from the steering column assembly. See Chapter. Automatic transmission.
6. Remove the clamp and wiring connector from the steering column assembly.
7. Loosen the steering column assembly mounting nuts and remove it.
Attention:
- Use the mount to secure the steering column in place.
- When removing and installing the steering column assembly, be careful not to deform its lower bracket.
Installation
Installation should be performed with the steering column lock released.
1. Install the steering column assembly, tighten its mounting nuts by hand over the lower hinge.
2. Install the temporary steering column mount and tighten the nuts in the following order: lower right, lower left, upper right, upper left.
3. Install the column guard over the lower hinge and cotter pin. Tighten the mounting bolt and nut.
Caution: Do not reuse the guard and cotter pin.
4. Install all clamps and wiring connectors.
5. Install the ignition lock cable to the steering column assembly. See Chapter. Automatic transmission.
6. Install the spiral wire, see chapter Additional passive safety system.
7. Install the lower section of the instrument panel on the driver's side.
8. Install the steering wheel and steering column covers.
Note: After installation, turn the steering wheel. Make sure it rotates smoothly, without sticking or making any extraneous sounds and without applying excessive force.