Rotary coupler centralise column switch assembly
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery Body Repair Manual
- Year
- 1995 on
- Section
- Repair › Rotary coupler centralise column switch assembly
ROTARY COUPLER CENTRALISE COLUMN SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Fitting a rotary coupler which has not been centralised Service repair no - Indicator/lighting - 86.65.55 could result in tape breakage. If the tape is broken, a Service repair no - Wash/wipe - 84.15.34 new rotary coupler must be fitted. Remove Providing the removal procedure has been correctly followed this operation should not be necessary. If however there is evidence of tampering, it is imperative that the coupler is centralised.
- CAUTION: Ensure wheels are positioned
- straight ahead before fitting the rotary
- coupler.
- Correctly fit rotary coupler to column switch assembly but do not fit steering wheel or make any electrical connections. See this section.
- Depress rotary coupler locking peg and without using undue force, rotate coupler anti-clockwise as far as inner tape will allow. Releasing peg will lock coupler in its current position.
NOTE: Do not apply excessive force when limit is reached as this may result in tape breakage. If no limit can be found, tape has already broken and rotary coupler must be replaced.
- Having turned rotary coupler fully anti-clockwise to limit position, proceed to turn coupler 2.5 turns clockwise to obtain central position. (Coupler will normally rotate a full five turns from anti-clockwise limit to clockwise limit).
- Make necessary electrical connections and refit steering wheel. See this section.
- Refit driver’s airbag module. See this section.
- Remove steering wheel. See this section.
- Release 2 turnbuckles and remove lower dash panel.
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