Steering column assembly

10. Centre punch and drill out 2 shear bolts using a 5 mm drill.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage lock body if lock is to be refitted.

11. Remove steering lock and bracket.

Refit

1. Position steering lock to column and fit shear bolts, tighten lightly. DO NOT shear heads.
2. Insert starter key, check operation of steering lock and key turns freely.
3. Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.
4. Raise column and engage top bracket on studs and fit nuts, DO NOT tighten.
5. Fit lower clamp, tighten bolts to 22 Nm.
6. Tighten top bracket nuts to 16 Nm.
7. Connect starter switch multiplugs.
8. 97.5MY on: Fit passive coil. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
9. Fit column upper and lower covers.
10. Fit lower cover and driver’s pocket.
11. Connect battery positive and then negative leads.

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Service repair no - 57.40.01

Remove

WARNING: SRS procedures must be followed and all precautions observed.

1. Remove driver’s airbag module. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Repairs.
2. Remove steering wheel. See this section.

3. Remove driver’s pocket, 3 retaining screws and lower cover.