Steering wheel (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 800 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–1999
- Section
- Repairs
SteeringSteering wheel · page 2 of 2
- Disconnect switch multiplug from rotary coupler harness.
- Release harness from steering wheel clip.
- Mark steering wheel to column relationship.
- Loosen locknut securing steering wheel.
- Release steering wheel from column and remove locknut, feed wiring through aperture and remove steering wheel assembly. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
- Disconnect 2 Lucars from horn connectors.
- Disconnect cruise control multiplug.
- Remove 2 screws securing radio remote switch to steering wheel.
- Remove 2 screws securing cruise control switch to steering wheel.
- Remove 3 screws securing mounting bracket to steering wheel.
- Remove mounting bracket.
- Remove radio remote switch.
- Remove cruise control switch.
Refit
- Position radio remote and cruise control switches and insert wiring into steering wheel grooves.
- Fit mounting bracket. Ensure wiring is positioned correctly.
- Engage cruise control switch in steering wheel and secure.
- Engage radio remote switch in steering wheel and secure.
- Connect cruise control multiplug and position in steering wheel groove.
- Feed wiring through aperture and carefully engage steering wheel on column.
CAUTION: Ensure steering is in straight ahead position with steering wheel hub horizontal.
- Fit locknut and tighten to 50 Nm.
- Connect harness multiplug and fit into groove.
- Connect horn Lucars.
- Fit harness into clip.
- Fit driver’s airbag module. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Repairs.
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