Caution: On models equipped with an airbag, refer to the precautions given in Chapter On-board electrical equipment.
Removal
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery (on Scenic models, refer to Chapter Engine electrical equipment).
Caution! If the car radio in your car is coded, make sure you have the key code before disconnecting the ground cable from the battery.
2. Remove the steering wheel as described in Section Removal and installation the steering wheel.
3. Remove the combination switch assembly (refer to Chapter On-board electrical equipment).
4. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the steering column trim panel (refer to the accompanying illustration).
5. Trace the wiring from the ignition switch, releasing it from the brackets and ties, and disconnect the connectors (refer to the accompanying illustration).
6. Remove the two bolts securing the top of the steering column to the instrument panel (refer to the accompanying illustration).
7. Set the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands.
8. While working under the vehicle, release the mounting bracket (where is available) and peel back the protective rubber boot to gain access to the lower universal joint of the steering column shaft. Use paint or a marker to mark the universal joint and the steering gear pinion. Loosen and remove the nut and bolt of the clamp that secures the joint to the pinion.
Caution! On vehicles equipped with an airbag, before removing the column shaft, place the wheels in the straight ahead position and lock the steering wheel with a suitable tool. Failure to do so will damage the airbag wiring terminal block.
9. Working inside the car, remove the four steering column mounting nuts/bolts (refer to the accompanying illustration). Disconnect the steering column from the instrument panel, then remove it from its mountings. On models equipped with power steering, separate the lower column shaft boot from the bulkhead.
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10. Disengage the universal joint from the steering gear pinion and remove the column assembly (refer to the accompanying illustration).
Inspection
1. The lower part of the intermediate shaft of the column has a shock-absorbing telescopic section. In the event of a frontal collision, this section folds, which protects the driver from being hit by the steering wheel. Before installing the steering column, compare the length of the intermediate shaft with the data given in Specifications (refer to the accompanying illustration).
If the shaft is shorter, the steering column assembly must be replaced. If the clamping bolt does not fit freely into the shaft base when installing the column, this also means that the intermediate shaft is damaged.
2. Check the steering column shaft for play in the bushings; inspect the universal joints for wear and damage. If any is found, replace the steering column.
3. Inspect the steering column rubber boot/cover for damage and replace if necessary.
Installation
1. Bring the steering column assembly into working position. Connect the universal joint to the steering gear pinion, aligning the marks made before removal.
2. Install and tighten the steering column mounting nuts/bolts. On models with power steering, install the steering column boot into the bulkhead (refer to the accompanying illustration).
3. Working underneath the vehicle, install the universal joint pinch bolt and tighten it to the specified torque Specifications force. Move the protective cover to the working position and (where necessary) secure it with a new bracket. Lower the car to the ground.
4. Install the two bolts securing the top of the column to the instrument panel and tighten them securely. Install the column trim panel.
5. Make sure the ignition switch wiring is routed correctly, then connect it to the main wiring harness.
6. Install the combination switch assembly as described in Chapter On-board electrical equipment. On models with an airbag, also install its contact block.
7. Install the steering wheel as described in Section Removal and installation the steering wheel and connect the negative cable to the battery.