Steering Column Assembly, Remove and Install (LHD
vehicles without EPS)
Important: The
steering column assembly must not be dismantled. This is only
available as a complete unit from the Aftersales department!
Remove
1. |
Disconnect ground cable of battery
Note: Wait 1 minute for
the capacitor to discharge
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2. |
Remove driver's side airbag unit -
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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3. |
Move steering into straight-ahead position
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5. |
Remove steering column panelling
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
Note: Illustration
shows steering column, adjustable without EPS, for vehicles with
left hand drive!
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6. |
Disconnect wiring harness plug for airbag contact unit (1)
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7. |
Detach airbag contact unit -
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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8. |
Detach indicator light switch (2) and windscreen wiper switch
(3) from bracket .
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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9. |
Disconnect wiring harness plug from steering and ignition lock
contact component (4) and wiring harness plug, immobiliser control
unit (5)
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10. |
Remove storage compartment panel, driver's side
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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11. |
Remove inner panelling for lower driver's side instrument panel
padding
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12. |
Remove upper clamp bolt (1) of the steering intermediate
shaft
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13. |
Push steering intermediate shaft (2) together and remove from
steering shaft
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14. |
Unscrew and remove bolts (3), steering column to shear
plate
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Important: Do not exert bending,
shear or transverse force on the steering shaft or the steering
column.
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15. |
Unscrew and remove nuts (4), steering column, from stud
bolts
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Carefully remove steering column assembly
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16. |
Transfer attaching parts
Note: Only for
replacement steering column assembly!
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Transfer immobiliser control unit
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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Transfer lock cylinder, steering and ignition lock
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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Transfer contact component, steering and ignition lock
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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Install
17. |
Insert steering column assembly
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Screw in nuts (2)
Note: Do not tighten
nuts (2) yet!
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18. |
Screw bolts (1) into shear plate
Note: Do not tighten
bolts (1) yet
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19. |
Tighten nuts (2) 22 Nm
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20. |
Tighten bolts (1) 22 Nm
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21. |
Clean thread for upper clamp bolt in steering intermediate
shaft and clean clamp bolt.
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22. |
Push upper universal joint of steering intermediate shaft (2)
on to steering shaft (3)
Note: Toothing of
steering shaft and steering intermediate shaft only align in one
position! Comply with marking (arrows)!
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23. |
Insert upper clamp bolt (1) of steering intermediate shaft on
steering shaft with locking compound
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Tighten upper clamp bolt (1) 24 Nm +
60°
Note: Bores in steering
intermediate shaft with groove must align with bore in steering
shaft!
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24. |
Install inner panelling for lower driver's side instrument
panel padding
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25. |
Install storage compartment panel, driver's side
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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26. |
Connect wiring harness plug for immobiliser control unit and
steering and ignition lock contact component
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27. |
Install indicator light and windscreen wiper switch to bracket,
indicator light and windscreen wiper switch
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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28. |
Check straight-ahead position of front wheels.
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Lock steering shaft with steering lock
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29. |
Bring airbag contact unit to central position and install
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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30. |
Install steering column panelling
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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31. |
Install steering wheel
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32. |
Install airbag unit (driver's side)
Note: For Tigra-B
(model R97)
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33. |
Connect ground cable to battery.
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34. |
Check straight-ahead position and adjust if necessary
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35. |
Check function of horn, screen wiper switch and signal
switch.
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36. |
Check function of steering and ignition lock.
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37. |
Program volatile memories
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