Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

EPS Steering Column, Remove and Install

Important:   The EPS steering column must not be disassembled. This is only available as a complete unit from the Aftersales department.

  Remove

2.	Remove airbag unit (driver's side) Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

5.   Vehicles with EPS steering column, adjustable Remove handle of EPS steering column angular adjustment lever. Note:   Figure shows adjustable EPS steering column!

6.	Remove steering column panelling Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

7.   Disconnect wiring harness plug for airbag contact unit (1) 8.   Detach airbag contact unit Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97) 9.   Detach indicator light switch (2) and windscreen wiper switch (3) from bracket Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97) 10.   Disconnect wiring harness plug from steering and ignition lock contact component (4) and wiring harness plug from immobiliser control unit (5) 11.   Remove storage compartment panel, driver's side . Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

13.   Air duct, front footwell, driver's side (3) 14.   Remove crossmember (1), instrument panel, driver's side footwell •   Unscrew and remove 4 fastening bolts 15.   Cut out instrument panel padding web (2) at footwell, driver's side, at markings (arrows). Note:   Illustrations show left hand drive vehicle! Proceed by analogy for vehicles with right hand drive!

16.   Disconnect wiring harness plugs (1) and (2) from EPS control unit 17.   Remove upper clamp bolt (3) of the steering intermediate shaft •   Push steering intermediate shaft together and remove from steering shaft. Note:   Unlock steering lock for better access to clamp bolt

Important:   Vehicles with EPS steering column, adjustable! Ensure that the tilt adjustment of the EPS steering column is locked! 18.   Unscrew and remove bolts (1). Note:   Illustration shows vehicle with left hand drive, EPS-steering column, adjustable. 19.   Unscrew and remove nuts (2), EPS steering column. 20.   Unscrew and remove bolts (3) EPS steering column Important:   Do not exert bending, shear or transverse force on the EPS steering column! 21.   Carefully remove EPS steering column

  Install

22.

Transfer attaching parts when replacing EPS steering column •   Transfer EPS control unit •   Transfer immobiliser control unit Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97) •   Transfer lock cylinder, steering and ignition lock Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97) •   Transfer contact component, steering and ignition lock Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

Important:   Vehicles with EPS steering column, adjustable: the tilt adjustment of a new EPS steering column is pre-adjusted! Do not release the lock on the removed EPS steering column! 23.   Insert EPS steering column •   Screw in bolts (3) Note:   Do not tighten bolts (3) yet! 24.   Screw in nuts (2) Note:   Do not tighten nuts (2) yet! 25.   Screw bolts (1) into shear plate Note:   Do not tighten bolts (1) yet Note:   Illustration shows vehicle with left hand drive, EPS-steering column, adjustable. 26.   Tighten nuts (2), tightening torque 22 Nm . Tightening torque 22 Nm. 27.   Tighten bolts (3) 22 Nm 28.   Vehicles with EPS steering column, adjustable: unlock tilt adjustment! 29.   Tighten bolts 22 Nm 30.   Vehicles with EPS steering column, adjustable – lock angular adjustment.

31.   Connect both wiring harness plugs with EPS control unit 32.   Clean thread for upper clamp bolt (1) in steering intermediate shaft and clean clamp bolt (1). 33.   Push upper universal joint of steering intermediate shaft (2) on to steering spindle (3) - Note:   Toothing of steering shaft and steering intermediate shaft only align in one position! Comply with marking (arrows)! 34.   Insert upper clamp bolt (1) of steering intermediate shaft on steering shaft with locking compound •   Tighten upper clamp bolt (1) 24 Nm + 60° Note:   Ensure that bore in steering intermediate shaft aligns with groove in steering shaft!

35.   Install footwell instrument panel crossmember (3) at driver's side – 4 fastening nuts (arrows). 36.   Install air duct, front footwell, driver's side (2) •   Clip in body-bound rivet (1) Note:   Illustration shows left hand drive vehicle. Proceed by analogy for vehicles with right hand drive!

38.	Install storage compartment panel, driver's side Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

40.	Install indicator light and windscreen wiper switch to bracket, indicator light and windscreen wiper switch Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

42.	Bring airbag contact unit to central position and install Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

43.	Install steering column panelling Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

46.	Install airbag unit (driver's side) Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

48.	Check straight-ahead position and adjust if necessary