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Coil spring (contact roller)

Coil spring (contact roller)

Warning

Read through carefully before starting work.


To remove



1. Ignition switch in the OFF position.

2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.

3. Remove the airbag from the steering wheel, 2 screws and plugs.

4. Lift out the steering wheel airbag and unplug the connector.

5. Remove the steering wheel centre nut and lift off the steering wheel.

6. Remove the upper and lower steering column cowls, 3 screws.


7. Undo the 2 screws securing the coil spring.

8. Detach the leads from the hook and unplug the connector.

9. Lift out the coil spring.


To fit



1. Open the transport safety catch on the coil spring.

2. Fit the coil spring in place and plug in the connector.

3. Tighten the 2 coil spring retaining screws.

4. Fit the upper and lower steering column cowls, 3 screws.

Adjust the centre position of the coil spring, as follows:

4.a. Make sure the wheels are pointing straight ahead.

4.b. Turn the coil spring (contact roller) clockwise until stiff resistance is felt.

4.c. Turn the coil spring (contact roller) back 2 whole turns plus the slight amount remaining until the electric leads point straight up.

Note

The centre position does not have to be set if a new contact roller is fitted. The roller is supplied already centred and secured with a transport safety catch. Remove the transport safety catch before fitting the steering wheel.


5. Check that the leads connected to the coil spring are not twisted.

6. Fit the steering wheel and tighten the steering wheel centre nut.


Tightening torque 39 Nm (28.8 lbf ft)

7. Plug in the horn's connector and that of the audio system, if fitted.

8. Plug in the airbag's electrical connector at the rear.

9. Fit the airbag in the steering wheel, 2 screws and plugs.

10. Turn on the ignition and check the SRS system and control module with the diagnostic tool as follows:

Connect the diagnostic tool to the diagnostic socket under the dashboard. Delete any trouble codes.

Switch off the ignition and switch it on again. Wait at least 10 minutes with the ignition switched on.

Check whether a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is displayed:

If a diagnostic trouble code is displayed:

Carry out fault diagnosis in accordance with the directions given for each DTC.

If no diagnostic trouble code is displayed:

Fitting completed correctly. Disconnect the diagnostic tool.