2000 SUZUKI SWIFT ignition

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-1
6F1
6F2
6G
6H
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
3C1
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3C
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 3C-2
STEERING COLUMN .................................. 3C-2
STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVER AIR
BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE ........................ 3C-2
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 3C-2
INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED
AFTER ACCIDENT ...................................... 3C-2
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 3C-3
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS........................... 3C-3
SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS .................... 3C-3
DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM ............... 3C-3
ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM ................ 3C-3
HANDLING AND STORAGE.................... 3C-4
DISPOSAL ............................................... 3C-4DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE .. 3C-4
STEERING WHEEL ..................................... 3C-6
CENTERING CONTACT COIL .................... 3C-7
CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION
SWITCH ASSEMBLY .................................. 3C-8
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY............ 3C-10
STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY
(IGNITION SWITCH) ................................. 3C-16
STEERING LOWER SHAFT...................... 3C-17
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN
ASSEMBLY AND LOWER SHAFT FOR
ACCIDENT DAMAGE ................................... 3C-18
SPECIAL TOOL ............................................ 3C-19

WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Service Precautions” under “On-
Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service on or around the air bag sys-
tem components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional activation of
the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in
severe injury.
The procedures in this section must be followed in the order listed to temporarily disable the air
bag system and prevent false diagnostic codes from setting. Failure to follow procedures could
result in possible air bag system activation, personal injury or otherwise unneeded air bag system
repairs.
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were
removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application.
If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger)
may be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread-locking compound, will be
called out. The correct torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above
procedures are not followed, parts or system damage could result.

3C-2 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
STEERING COLUMN
This double tube type steering column has following three important features in addition to the steering function
:
The column is energy absorbing, designed to compress in a front-end collision.
The ignition switch and lock are mounted conveniently on this column.
With the column mounted lock, the ignition and steering operations can be locked to inhibit theft of the vehi-
cle.
To insure the energy absorbing action, it is important that only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts be used as
designated and that they are tightened to the specified torque.
When the column assembly is removed from the vehicle, special care must be taken in handling it. Use of a
steering wheel puller other than the one recommended in this manual or a sharp blow on the end of the steering
shaft, leaning on the assembly, or dropping the assembly could shear the plastic shear pins which maintain col-
umn length and position.
STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
The driver air bag (inflator) module is one of the supplemental restraint (air bag) system components and is
mounted to the center of the steering wheel. During certain frontal crashes, the air bag system supplements the
restraint of the driver’s and passenger’s seat belts by deploying the air bags.
The air bag (inflator) module should be handled with care to prevent accidental deployment. When servicing, be
sure to observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS and “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” under “ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE” in Section 10B.
DIAGNOSIS
For maintenance service of the steering wheel and column, refer to Section 0B.
For diagnosis of the steering wheel and column, refer to Section 3.
For diagnosis of the air bag system, refer to Section 10B.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED AFTER ACCIDENT
After an accident, whether the air bag has been deployed or not, be sure to perform checks, inspections and
repairs described under “CHECKING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND LOWER SHAFT FOR ACCI-
DENT DAMAGE” as well as “REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER ACCIDENT” under “DIAGNO-
SIS” in Section 10B.

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
For service precautions, refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” under “ON-VEHICLE SERVICE” in Section 10B.
SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS
For diagnosis and servicing, refer to “SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Sec-
tion 10B.
DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM
For disabling air bag system, refer to “DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in
Section 10B.
ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM
For enabling air bag system, refer to “ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in
Section 10B.
1. Driver air bag (inflator) module 7. Steering column assembly 13. Immobilizer control module (if equipped)
2. Steering wheel 8. Steering lock assembly (ignition switch) 14. Upper and lower joint bolt
: After tightening lower joint bolt, tighten upper joint bolt.
3. Steering wheel nut 9. P/S control module (if equipped) 15. Steering column mounting nut
: After tightening lower nut, tightening upper nut.
4. Contact coil and combination
switch assembly10. Motor for P/S system (if equipped) Tightening torque
5. Steering column upper cover 11. Steering lower shaft
6. Steering column lower cover 12. Steering joint cover

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-7
INSTALLATION
1) Check that vehicle’s front tires are at straight-ahead position
and contact coil is centered. Refer to “CENTERING CON-
TACT COIL”.
2) Install steering wheel (1) to steering shaft with 2 lugs (2) on
contact coil fitted in two grooves (3) in the back of steering
wheel and also aligning marks (4) on steering wheel and
steering shaft.
3) Tighten steering shaft nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft nut (a) : 33 N·m (3.3 kg-m, 24.0 lb-ft)
4) Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel.
Refer to “DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE”.
CENTERING CONTACT COIL
1) Check that vehicle’s wheels (front tires) are set at straight-
ahead position.
2) Check that ignition switch is at “LOCK” position.
3) Turn contact coil counterclockwise slowly with a light force till
contact coil will not turn any further. CAUTION:
These two conditions are prerequisite for installation of
steering wheel. If steering wheel has been installed with-
out these conditions, contact coil will break when steer-
ing wheel is turned.
NOTE:
After installing the steering wheel, turn the steering
wheel about 1 full rotation so that the cancel cam pin fits
into the pin hole in the steering wheel and then check the
turn signal lever for proper function.
NOTE:
Contact coil can turn about 5 turns at maximum, that is, if
it is at the center position, can turn about two and a half
turns both clockwise and counterclockwise.

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5) Remove contact coil and combination switch assembly
screws (1) and disconnect connectors (2) from combination
switch (3).
6) Disconnect horn connector (1) from instrument panel har-
ness.
7) Remove contact coil and combination switch assembly from
steering column.
INSPECTION
Check contact coil harness (1) for any signs of scorching, melting
or other damage.
If it is damaged, replace.
INSTALLATION
1) Check to make sure that vehicle’s front tires are set at
straight-ahead position and then ignition switch is at “LOCK”
position.
2) Connect all connectors disconnected in REMOVAL.

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-11
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to “DISABLING AIR BAG
SYSTEM” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Section
10B.
3) If it is necessary to remove steering wheel and contact coil
and combination switch assembly, remove them, referring to
“STEERING WHEEL” and “CONTACT COIL AND COMBI-
NATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY”.
If it is not necessary to remove steering wheel and contact
coil and combination switch assembly, perform the following
procedure.
a) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at
straight-ahead position.
b) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
4) Remove steering column hole cover (1).
5) Loosen steering column mounting nuts (“A”, “B”). WARNING:
Never rest a steering column assembly on the steering
wheel with the air bag (inflator) module face down and
column vertical. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
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6) Remove steering column cover screws (1).
7) Separate upper column cover (2) and lower column cover
(3), then remove them.
8) Disconnect connectors (1) from combination switch assem-
bly (2).
9) Disconnect ignition switch connectors (1) from ignition switch
(2).
10) Disconnect immobilizer controller connector (1) (if
equipped).

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11) Disconnect horn connector (1) from instrument panel har-
ness.
12) If equipped with power steering (P/S) system, disconnect
connector (2) from P/S control module (1).
13) Remove steering joint cover.
14) Make alignment marks (1) on joint (2) of steering column and
steering lower shaft (3) for a guide during reinstallation.
15) Remove joint bolt (steering column side) (4).
16) Remove steering column mounting nuts (“A”, “B”).
17) Remove steering column assembly from vehicle.
18) If it is necessary to remove steering lock assembly (ignition
switch), remove it, referring to “STEERING LOCK ASSEM-
BLY (IGNITION SWITCH)” in this section.
CAUTION:
Don’t separate steering column assembly into steering
column and shaft. If column or shaft is defective, replace
as an assembly.