Steering Column Removal

Steering Column Removal

CAUTION:

• Turn the ignition switch off, disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and wait three minutes.
• Be careful that the steering wheel receives no strong shocks.
• Before removing the steering column, first disconnect the connector between the slip ring and the SRS main harness.
• If the steering column is going to be removed without dismounting the steering wheel, lock the steering by turning the ignition key to 0 – LOCK position or remove the key from the ignition so that the steering wheel will not turn.

1. A Steering column lower cover
2. B Connector lock
3. C SRS main harness

Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other design, since it will make it impossible to properly install the airbag (only us e genuine Rover replacement parts).

Slip Ring

1. A Slip ring

CAUTION:

• Do not grease the slip ring.
• Do not disassemble the slip ring. It has no serviceable parts and has to be replaced as a whole.
• Replace the slip ring every 10 years.
• The slip ring is a special part of models equipped with SRS. When replacing, be sure to use only a genuine Rover spare part.