Rotary coupler

ROTARY COUPLER

Service repair no - 86.65.85

• CAUTION: See SRS safety precautions
• before commencement of repair.
• Ensure wheels are aligned straight ahead.

Remove

1. Remove key from starter switch and wait 10 minutes to allow the SRS back-up power circuit to discharge before commencing work.
2. Disconnect both battery leads, earth lead first.
3. Remove steering wheel. See REPAIR MANUAL - Steering.
4. Remove steering column nacelle. See REPAIR MANUAL - Steering.
5. If the rotary coupler is being re-used place adhesive tape around moulding to prevent rotation.

6. Release and disconnect the rotary coupler SRS harness at its connection on the fascia lower rail.
7. Release rotary coupler SRS harness clip from bracket on steering column.

8. Disconnect multiplug from rotary coupler.
9. Remove 3 screws and remove rotary coupler.

• CAUTION: Do not dismantle the rotary
• coupler, it has no serviceable parts and
• must be replaced as a complete assembly.

Refit

1. Fit rotary coupler and secure with screws.
2. Connect multiplug to coupler.
3. Connect rotary coupler SRS harness and secure it to fascia lower rail.
4. Secure rotary coupler SRS harness clip to bracket on column.
5. Remove retaining tape from rotary coupler.
6. Fit steering column nacelle. See REPAIR MANUAL - Steering.
7. Fit steering wheel. See REPAIR MANUAL - Steering.