Maintenance

Maintenance

Column Controls

Removal

⚠ Warning
DO NOT remove the restraint bag without first reading and fully understanding the warnings related to restraint bag removal. Follow step by step the procedure for disarming and removing the restraint bag.

1. Disconnect the vehicle battery at the earth (-ve) terminal and ensure the ignition key is removed.

⚠ Warning
Allow a two minute power down period before proceeding. This will ensure that there is no power to the airbag system.

2. Remove the restraint bag module (Refer to 'Driver Airbag', page 1-14-4).
3. Remove the steering wheel (Refer to 'Steering Wheel', page 11-5-1).
4. Remove the steering column cowls.

To remove the rear lower screw unlatch the reach / rake lever and pull the steering column forward.

5. Automatic Gearbox Only.
   1. Remove screws (x4) and release the paddle shift.
   2. Disconnect the wiring harness plug and remove paddle shift.
6. Disconnect the column switch wiring harness plugs.

7. Unclip the column controls from the steering column and remove.

Installation

1. Install the column controls.
   1. Clip the column controls to the steering column.
   2. Connect the wiring harness plugs.
2. Automatic Gearbox Only.
   Connect the wiring harness plug and install the paddle shift.
3. Install the restraint bag module (Refer to 'Driver Airbag', page 1-14-4).
4. Install the steering column cowls.

⚠ Warning ⚠
DO NOT install the restraint bag without first reading and fully understanding the warnings related to restraint bag removal. Follow the step by step procedure for refitting the restraint bag.

5. Install and re-arm the restraint bag (Refer to 'Driver Airbag', page 1-14-4).
6. Install the steering wheel (Refer to 'Steering Wheel', page 11-5-1).