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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
2.   Remove driver's side airbag unit LUREF_1.gif -
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
3.   Move steering into straight-ahead position
•   Engage steering lock
4.   Remove steering wheel
5.   Remove steering column panelling LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
Note:   Illustration shows steering column, adjustable without EPS, for vehicles with left hand drive!
Object Number: 2409946  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Disconnect wiring harness plug for airbag contact unit (1)
7.   Detach airbag contact unit -
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
8.   Detach indicator light switch (2) and windscreen wiper switch (3) from bracket .
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
9.   Disconnect wiring harness plug from steering and ignition lock contact component (4) and wiring harness plug, immobiliser control unit (5)
Object Number: 2409947  Size: DEFAULT


10.   Remove storage compartment panel, driver's side LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
11.   Remove inner panelling for lower driver's side instrument panel padding
12.   Remove upper clamp bolt (1) of the steering intermediate shaft
13.   Push steering intermediate shaft (2) together and remove from steering shaft
14.   Unscrew and remove bolts (3), steering column to shear plate
Important:   Do not exert bending, shear or transverse force on the steering shaft or the steering column.
15.   Unscrew and remove nuts (4), steering column, from stud bolts
•   Carefully remove steering column assembly
Object Number: 2409948  Size: DEFAULT


16.   Transfer attaching parts
Note:   Only for replacement steering column assembly!
•   Transfer immobiliser control unit LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
•   Transfer lock cylinder, steering and ignition lock LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
•   Transfer contact component, steering and ignition lock LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)

  Install

17.   Insert steering column assembly
•   Screw in nuts (2)
Note:   Do not tighten nuts (2) yet!
18.   Screw bolts (1) into shear plate
Note:   Do not tighten bolts (1) yet
19.   Tighten nuts (2) 22 Nm
20.   Tighten bolts (1) 22 Nm
Object Number: 2409985  Size: DEFAULT


21.   Clean thread for upper clamp bolt in steering intermediate shaft and clean clamp bolt.
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)!
23.   Insert upper clamp bolt (1) of steering intermediate shaft on steering shaft with locking compound
•   Tighten upper clamp bolt (1) 24 Nm + 60°
Note:   Bores in steering intermediate shaft with groove must align with bore in steering shaft!
Object Number: 2409949  Size: DEFAULT


24.   Install inner panelling for lower driver's side instrument panel padding
25.   Install storage compartment panel, driver's side LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
26.   Connect wiring harness plug for immobiliser control unit and steering and ignition lock contact component
27.   Install indicator light and windscreen wiper switch to bracket, indicator light and windscreen wiper switch LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
28.   Check straight-ahead position of front wheels.
•   Lock steering shaft with steering lock
29.   Bring airbag contact unit to central position and install LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
30.   Install steering column panelling LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
31.   Install steering wheel
32.   Install airbag unit (driver's side) LUREF_1.gif
Note:   For Tigra-B (model R97)
33.   Connect ground cable to battery.
34.   Check straight-ahead position and adjust if necessary LUREF_1.gif
35.   Check function of horn, screen wiper switch and signal switch.
36.   Check function of steering and ignition lock.
37.   Program volatile memories

Special Service Tools > < Steering Intermediate Shaft, Remove and Install