Steering control shaft SUPPORT - R.R.
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Steering control and linkage › Steering control shaft SUPPORT - R.R.
Steering control shaft SUPPORT - R.R.
Removing
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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Before working on the Air Bag system, follow the safety instructions for working on the system very carefully (See 5580C - Air Bag System - Precautions).
Before removing the steering wheel, position the wheels as far as possible parallel to the car's longitudinal axis.
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1. Undo the bolt securing the steering column to the steering box.
Before removing the steering column from the steering box, ensure the front wheels are straight.
1. Disconnect electrical connections (1a) and (1b).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | Ignition switch | H1A |
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | Ignition switch | H1B |
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Aerial for Fiat-CODE | P91 |
2. Release the wiring from the fastenings on the instrument panel beam.
3. Undo the nuts (3a) and the rear bolts (3b).
4. Release the steering column from the instrument panel support beam and position on the floor.
Refitting
Fit the mount with steering shafts in its seat.
Tighten the bolts and nuts securing the mount with steering control shafts to the instrument facia support beam.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | STEERING SHAFT MOUNTING | M8 | 1.5 |
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nut | STEERING SHAFT MOUNTING | M8 | 1.5 |
Tighten the bolt securing the support with steering shafts to the steering box.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | STEERING SHAFT JOINT FASTENERS | M8 | 3.2 ÷ 4.2 |
Connect the electrical connections for the ignition switch.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition switch | H1A |
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition switch | H1B |
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial for Fiat-CODE | P91 |
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Connect the battery terminals.
Check the operation of the Air Bag system using the Examiner or other diagnostic equipment.
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