Steering Column Assembly, Remove and Install

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra H

Section

Repair Instructions › Steering Column Assembly, Remove and Install

SteeringSteering Column Assembly, Remove and Install

Steering Column Assembly, Remove and Install Note:   Before installation work affecting the airbag, follow the safety instructions for the pyrotechnic systems.   Remove 1.   Lock steering •   Turn steering into straight-ahead position •   Pull out ignition key. •   Allow steering lock to engage 2.   Remove footwell trim driver's side •   Remove 2x clip 3.   Remove 2x clamp bolt (1) and (2) Note:   Note installation position of clamp bolts. 4.   Compress intermediate shaft slightly and remove 5.   Disconnect ground cable from battery Note:   Wait 1 minute for the capacitor to discharge 6.   Remove airbag unit Note:   The airbag unit must not be forced open and must always be laid with the cushion side facing upwards. 7.   Separate wiring harness plug (1) for horn / infotainment 8.   Remove steering wheel from steering column assembly •   Unscrew bolt (2) •   Remove steering wheel from steering shaft 9.   Remove top steering column trim •   Unscrew 2x bolt •   Unclip 2x from instrument 10.   Remove lower steering column trim •   Unscrew 3x bolt 11.   Remove CIM module •   Separate wiring harness plug •   Unscrew 3x bolt 12.   Release light switch unit Note:   To release the light switch unit, press in the rotary knob (1) in position "0", move the pressed in knob to the centre position (3), light switch unit (2) is released. 13.   Withdraw light switch unit 14.   Separate wiring harness plug for light switch unit •   Separate wiring harness plug – Press down secondary fuse (2) – Unlock fuse (1) 15.   Remove lower instrument panel padding trim •   Unscrew 4x bolt •   Remove lower instrument panel padding trim 16.   Remove wiring harness from steering column assembly •   Unscrew bolt •   Unclip wiring harness from holder 17.   Remove steering column assembly from steering crossmember Note:   Note installation position of locking pin on top of steering column •   Unscrew 3x bolt   Install 18.   Attach steering column assembly to steering crossmember •   Insert steering column assembly Note:   Locking pin must sit correctly in steering crossmember •   Tighten 3x bolt 19.   Attach wiring harness to steering column assembly •   Tighten bolt •   Clip wiring harness into holder 20.   Lock steering •   Turn steering column to straight-ahead position – Marking on steering column points down •   Pull out ignition key. •   Allow steering lock to engage 21.   Install lower instrument panel padding trim •   Install lower instrument panel padding trim •   Tighten 4x bolt 22.   Connect wiring harness plug for light switch unit 23.   Install light switch unit 24.   Release light switch unit Note:   Turn rotary switch (1) to position "0", light switch lock (2) projects. 25.   Install CIM module •   Tighten 3x bolt •   Connect wiring harness plug 26.   Install lower steering column trim •   Tighten 3x bolt 27.   Install upper steering column trim •   Clip in 2x on instrument •   Tighten 2x bolt 28.   Guide airbag (1) wiring harness through opening in steering wheel hub 29.   Attach steering wheel to steering shaft •   Place steering wheel on steering column assembly Note:   Ensure that the marks (2) on the steering wheel and steering shaft align •   Screw in bolt 30 Nm Note:   Clean thread and fit new bolt with locking compound 30.   Connect wiring harness plug for horn / infotainment 31.   Install airbag unit 32.   Attach intermediate shaft to steering shaft 24 Nm •   Slide intermediate shaft onto steering shaft •   Attach clamp bolt (1) Note:   Before inserting the clamp bolt make certain that steering shaft groove (arrow) is flush with the bore in the intermediate shaft. Clean thread and insert bolt with locking compound. Note installation position of clamp bolt 33.   Attach intermediate shaft to steering gear 24 Nm •   Slide intermediate shaft (2) onto steering gear Note:   Ensure that the wheels are in the straight ahead position •   Attach clamp bolt Note:   Before inserting the clamp bolt make certain that steering gear shaft groove (arrow) is flush with the bore in the intermediate shaft. Clean thread and insert bolt with locking compound. 34.   Install footwell trim •   Fit 2x clip 35.   Check straight-ahead position, adjust if necessary 36.   Connect ground cable to battery.

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