STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering column
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TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Set the vehicle wheels straight.
Remove the steering wheel in the following
manner.
Without airbag option
Remove the plastic cover.
Remove:
- the steering wheel bolt (this
MUST be renewed
on refitting),
- the steering wheel after noting its position.
With airbag option
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Remove:
- the driver’s airbag cushion by the two Torx T30
bolts (tightening torque 0.5 daN.m) located
behind the steering wheel and disconnect the
connector ( D ),
IMPORTANT: pyrotechnic systems (airbags and
pretensioners) must not be handled near to a heat
source or flame - they may be triggered.
IMPORTANT : whenever the steering wheel is
removed, the airbag connector ( D )
MUST be
disconnected. The airbag is fitted with a
connector which short circuits when it is
connected to avoid any incorrect triggering.
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- the horn connector, if fitted,
- the steering wheel bolt (this
MUST be renewed
on refitting),
- the steering wheel after setting the wheels
straight,
- the half cowlings ( three bolts).
Disconnect the rotary switch connector and
remove it after removing the three mounting
bolts ( E ).
When removing the switch, its position must be
noted:
• either by ensuring the wheels are straight when
removing it so that the track may be positioned
centrally,
• or by immobilising the rotary switch rotor with
adhesive tape.
Steering wheel bolt 4.5
Steering column universal joint
eccentric bolt 2.5
Steering column mounting nuts 2
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