Steering electrical control device - r r
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Steering control and linkage › Steering electrical control device - r r
STEERING ELECTRICAL CONTROL DEVICE - R R
Removing
- Place the front wheels straight, then engage the first steering lock to the right and remove the ignition key.
- Keep the steering column adjustment lever closed during all the removing-refitting stages.
- Do not, under any circumstances, remove the upper shaft during the removal of the steering column from its housing.
Op. 5580C18 AIR BAG MODULE - R+R
Op. 4110A10 STEERING WHEEL - R+R FOR REPLACEMENT OR CHECKS
Op. 5550A10 STALK UNIT ASSEMBLY - R+R
Op. 7040A30 LEFT LOWER DASHBOARD TRIM - R.R.
Op. 5010C55 LOWER AIR DIFFUSER (ONE) LH OR RH - R.R
(left side).
Op. 5580E08 AERIAL FOR ELECTRONIC KEY (CODE) - R.R
- Cover the centre of the dashboard with suitable protection to avoid damage during the final stage of removing the steering column.
1. Undo the bolt (1a) fixing the steering column to the steering box pinion (1b).
1. Disconnect the electrical connections (1a) and (1b) from the electric steering control unit.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | Electric steering control unit | See M086 ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT |
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Electric steering control unit | See M086 ELECTRIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT |
2. Undo the nuts (2a) and the bolts (2b) fixing the steering column to the crossmember under the dashboard.
1. Grip the steering column (1a) as illustrated and remove it from its housing releasing it firstly from the two studs (1b) and then from the dashboard frame bracket (1c).
To facilitate the final removal stage, turn the steering column towards the centre of the dashboard protected previously against any impacts.
If the steering column is being reused, do not, under any circumstances, release the upper shaft.
Therefore bind the moving parts as illustrated in the diagram.
Refitting
- Place the steering column in position and secure it tightening the nuts and the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering column to underdashboard crossmember | Nut | M8 | 1.6 ÷ 2.4 |
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering column to underdashboard crossmember | Bolt | M8 | 1.6 ÷ 2.4 |
- Remove the binding from the steering column moving parts.
- Connect the electrical connections for the electric steering control unit.
- Connect the steering column to the steering box pinion and secure by tightening the bolt to the specified torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering column to steering box pinion | Bolt | M10 | 5.0 ÷ 6.0 |
- Remove the protection used for covering the centre area of the dashboard.
Op. 5580E08 AERIAL FOR ELECTRONIC KEY (CODE) - R.R
Op. 5010C55 LOWER AIR DIFFUSER (ONE) LH OR RH - R.R
(left side).
Op. 7040A30 LEFT LOWER DASHBOARD TRIM - R.R.
Op. 5550A10 STALK UNIT ASSEMBLY - R+R
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