300Tdi Defender
57
STEERING
2
REPAIR
13. Disconnect 3 switch multi-plugs.
14. Slacken clamp screw on top of switch cluster
and withdraw switch assembly.
15. Note position of harness leads on back of starter
switch and disconnect lucars. If fitted, remove
alarm system passive coil from switch
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Vehicle immobilisation
and alarm system .
16. Using a punch or stud extractor remove 2 shear
bolts securing switch to column.
17. Remove switch and collect 2 plain washers
between switch and clamp.
18. Remove brake pedal box
See BRAKES,
Repair, Brake pedal .
19. Remove bolt securing tie-bar to steering column,
behind instrument panel.
20. Remove 2 bolts securing column lower support
to mounting bracket.
21. Remove bolts securing two halves of top clamp
and bolts that secure top half of clamp to
bulkhead.
22. Remove clamp and rubber packing.
23. Remove 2 bolts securing column main support
bracket to bulkhead.
24. Remove steering column and main support
bracket from vehicle.