Freelander Service Procedures
STEERING
REPAIRS
57-17
Column lock & ignition/starter switch
assembly
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Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove starter key from ignition lock.
3. Remove steering column nacelle.
4. Disconnect multiplugs from ignition switch and
passive coil.
5. Remove passive coil.
6. Remove 2 screws and remove ignition switch.
7. Move rubber column cover aside to access
column lock bolts.
8. Mark both column lock bolts using a centre
punch.
9. Drill out both column lock bolts.
10. Remove column lock saddle and remove
column lock.
11. Models with automatic transmission:
Loosen union and release key interlock cable
from column lock.
Refit
1. Models with automatic transmission: Align
key interlock cable to column lock and tighten
union to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
2. Position lock to steering column assembly and
fit shear bolts. Do not tighten shear bolts at this
stage.
3. Insert starter key, check operation of steering
lock and that key turns freely.
4. Ensure correct operation of key interlock cable.
5. Remove starter key from column lock.
6. Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.
7. Position ignition switch to column, fit and
tighten screws.
8. Fit passive coil.
9. Connect multiplugs to ignition switch and
passive coil.
10. Models with automatic transmission:
Ensure correct operation of microswitch.
11. Align column cover.
12. Fit steering column nacelle.
13. Connect battery earth lead.
