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
- Release 2 clips securing fascia fusebox cover.
- Remove 3 screws securing nacelle to column.
- Release upper nacelle from lower nacelle and remove from column.
- Remove ignition switch grommet from lower nacelle.
Refit
- Fit ignition switch grommet to lower nacelle.
- Fit lower and upper steering column nacelle and clip together.
- Align nacelle to fixings and tighten screws.
- 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.
- Remove steering column assembly. See this section.
- Position steering column assembly in vice.
- Mark ignition switch shear bolt heads with centre punch.
- Drill out shear bolt heads.
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