Contents: Removal ⇊ Installation ⇊
Removal
Warning! The vehicles covered in this Manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the impact sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see the electrical connection diagrams at the end of Chapter On-board electrical equipment).
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then the positive cable.
Warning! If the car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
2a. Turn the steering wheel 180° so that the inner access cover is facing up. Remove the cover.
2b. On its inner side there is a jumper connector, designed to immobilize the airbag module.
2c. Remove the connector from the latch on the cover (see accompanying illustration).
2d. Disconnect the yellow connector of the SRS module cable drum and install a jumper connector in place of its plug, thereby temporarily immobilizing the airbag module.
3a. Remove both TORX head screws from the instrument panel side of the steering wheel assembly (see accompanying illustrations).
3b. These screws secure the SRS module to the assembly.
4. Remove the module from the steering wheel assembly and store it in a safe place with the front surface facing up.
Attention! Try not to turn the module with the front side facing you. Do not under any circumstances place any foreign objects on top of the module.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors of the horn button and (with appropriate equipment) tempostat.
6. Remove the steering wheel mounting nut. After removing the nut, mark the position of the steering wheel hub relative to the column shaft (see accompanying illustration).
7. Pull the wheel strictly parallel to its axis and remove it from the steering shaft. If the wheel does not give in, rock it a little.
Caution: Do not allow the column shaft to rotate with the steering wheel removed, as this may damage the SRS module cable drum.
Installation
1. Make sure the front wheels of the vehicle are turned straight ahead.
2. Make sure that the arrow marked TOP on the SRS cable drum points straight up (see accompanying illustration), - If the camshaft of the column did not rotate after removing the steering wheel, there should be no problem with this issue. If for some reason the shaft did turn, center it as follows:
a) Turn the cable drum clockwise until it stops;
b) Turn the cable drum counterclockwise approximately two turns until the yellow gear tooth aligns with the mark on the cover (applies to some models only), and the "TOR" marking appeared on top.
3. Bring the steering wheel into its normal position and align the mounting marks made during dismantling (see paragraph 6, Withdrawal). Make sure that the column guide pins fit into the corresponding holes on the back of the steering wheel. Place the wheel hub on the steering shaft journal, screw on the mounting nut and tighten it to the required torque.
4. Connect the horn connectors and (with appropriate equipment) tempostat.
5. Reinstall the SRS module using new TORX screws. Make sure the screws are tightened to the specified torque. Replace the screw access covers.
6. Remove the jumper connector.
7. Connect the halves of the SRS cable drum connector together.
8. Snap the jumper connector into the retainer on the back of the access cover and install the latter onto the steering wheel assembly.