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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)13 · Steering
13 · Steering & suspension

Steering column nacelle

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Steering column nacelle
SteeringSteering column nacelle

STEERING COLUMN NACELLE

Service repair no - 57.40.29

Remove

Steering column nacelle – Service repair no - 57.40.29
  1. Release 2 clips securing fascia fusebox cover.
  2. Remove 3 screws securing nacelle to column.
  3. Release upper nacelle from lower nacelle and remove from column.
  4. Remove ignition switch grommet from lower nacelle.

Refit

  1. Fit ignition switch grommet to lower nacelle.
  2. Fit lower and upper steering column nacelle and clip together.
  3. Align nacelle to fixings and tighten screws.
  4. Position fascia fusebox cover and secure fasteners.

IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK

Service repair no - 57.40.31

WARNING: See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.

Remove

CAUTION: The steering column upper mountings have breakout capsules which are critical to crash performance. Do not clamp the capsules in a vice or otherwise mishandle them.

WARNING: If the breakout capsules on the upper mountings are damaged the steering column must be replaced.

  1. Remove steering column assembly. See this section.
  2. Position steering column assembly in vice.
Ignition switch and steering lock – Position steering column assembly in vice.
  1. Mark ignition switch shear bolt heads with centre punch.
  2. Drill out shear bolt heads.

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