Removing / refitting

REMOVING / REFITTING

NOTE: From chassis no.____ the steering wheel is of the type with three spokes, but the procedure remains unchanged.

• Remove the Air Bag module (see GROUP 55).

WARNING: Before doing any work on the system closely adhere to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS concerning the Air Bag system described in Group "55 - ELECTRIC SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS", Section "Air Bag and Pre-tensioners". Disconnect both the battery terminals, isolate them accurately and wait for 10 minutes before doing any work.

1. Remove the steering wheel fastening nut.

CAUTION: Before carrying out this operation make sure that the wheels are perfectly straight ("spoked" steering wheel).

25 ÷ 31 Nm
2.5 ÷ 3.2 kgm

1. Using tool no. 1.821.105.000 remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
2. Disconnect the clock spring connection.

CAUTION: Take car at this stage not to turn the clock spring with respect to the steering wheel, as the device is locked only when separated from the steering wheel (see next step). Therefore, you are advised to fix the clock spring to the steering wheel, for example using adhesive tape