Removal the steering column
1. Perform the airbag system deactivation procedure (see chapter "Passive safety system").
2. Set the front wheels of the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
4. Remove the driver's front airbag (see chapter "Passive safety system").
5. Remove the steering wheel.
6. Remove the contact disk and steering column switches (see chapter "Passive safety system").
7. Remove the steering column cover:
- Loosen the bolts (1) at the bottom of the steering column cover and remove the top of the cover.
- Remove the lower part of the steering column cover.
8. Disconnect the ignition switch connector.
9. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the steering column assembly.
Note: The mounting bolt (1) is an "anti-theft" bolt. Use a chisel and hammer to remove this bolt.
10. Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.
Installing the steering column
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note:
- Make sure the connector locking devices are properly engaged.
- Tighten the new anti-theft bolt using a flat-head screwdriver.
Check the operation of the contact disk by turning the steering wheel all the way to the left and right.
Check that the steering wheel is installed correctly.
Perform the airbag system activation procedure (see chapter "Passive safety system").
Make sure that there are no illuminated malfunction indicators on the instrument panel.