STEERING ASSEMBLY
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Under the vehicle, cut the retaining clip for the
rubber gaiter and push it back towards the
bulkhead.
Remove the eccentric bolt from the universal
joint.
Remove the two bolts and the two nuts mounting
the steering column.
12964R2
12965-1R2
Release:
- the steering column after disconnecting the
ignition switch,
- the gaiter from the bulkhead ( 1 ) and remove
it with the steering column.
REFITTING
Refit the steering column.
Fit the gaiter on the bulkhead, having tied the
flaps and the universal joint together with string.
Refitting is then the reverse of removal.
Check the instrument panel connectors are
correctly reconnected.
13116S
Remove the mounting bolts for the dashboard on
the steering column.
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IMPORTANT : if these instructions are not
followed exactly the system may not operate
normally and could even be triggered incorrectly.
IMPORTANT
Before reconnecting the driver’s airbag cushion,
check to see if the system is operating correctly as
follows:
•check the airbag warning light on the
instrument panel is illuminated when the
ignition is on,
•connect a dummy ignition module to the
driver’s airbag connector and check that the
warning light extinguishes,
•switch the ignition off, connect the airbag
cushion in place of the dummy ignition module
and secure the cushion to the steering wheel,
•switch the ignition on. Check the warning light
illuminates for three seconds when the ignition
is switched on then extinguishes and remains
extinguished.
If the warning light does not operate as described
above, refer to the fault finding section and check
the system using the
XRBAG (Elé. 1288).
SPECIAL NOTES FOR VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
DRIVER’S AIRBAG
Ensure that the wheels are still straight.
Check that the rotary switch is still immobilised
before refitting.
If it is not, follow the method for centring
described in section 88 "driver’s airbag".
Renew the steering wheel bolt each time it is
removed ( pre-bonded bolt).
Observe the correct tightening torque ( 4.5
daN.m).
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