Description

Description

The steering column has reach and tilt functions. These let the driver manually set the position of the steering column, by using the reach / tilt lever that is on the underside of the steering column. This is independent of the ignition switch position.

The steering intermediate shaft has two parts. The lower shaft is attached to both the steering gear and the upper shaft.

The Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) is attached to the upper casting of the steering column and has a locking pin. The steering column is electrically unlocked when the ignition key is installed and operated to position 2. The lock engages when the ignition switch is removed and the steering wheel is turned to the centre position.

Specifications

Maintenance

Top Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and Install

Remove

1. Release the steering column adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel to the longest column position.
3. Push the adjustment lever back to lock the steering wheel.
4. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.

For Pre-08MY vehicles:

5. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL).

For 08MY vehicles or newer:

6. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
7. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw in the front face of the shroud at the left side.
8. Remove the screw.
9. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw in the front face of the shroud at the right side.
10. Remove the screw.
11. Remove the top shroud.

Note: The top screw goes through the top shroud and a tab on the bottom shroud to attach it.

Install

1. Put the top shroud in position on the steering column.

For Pre-08MY vehicles:

2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL).

For 08MY vehicles or newer:

3. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw hole in the front face of the shroud at the left side.
5. Install the screw.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw hole in the front face of the shroud at the right side.
7. Install the screw.

Bottom Shroud for the Steering Column - Remove and Install

Remove

1. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.

For Pre-08MY vehicles:

2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL).

For 08MY vehicles or newer:

3. Install the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side (refer to Figure 1).

Note: The top screw goes through the top shroud and a tab on the bottom shroud to attach it.