Steering wheel control assembly

Tightening torques
steering wheel screw	4.4 daN.m

WARNING

The airbag control unit must be locked before starting removal. Locking the airbag control unit also unlocks the electric steering column lock.

Note: The light switch stalk, wiper stalk and clockspring form a single part (steering wheel control assembly). They cannot be separated.

REMOVAL

• Insert a screwdriver into the opening (1).
• Move it upwards (2).

• Disconnect the airbag connectors in the steering wheel (3) using a screwdriver at (4).

• Position the wheels straight ahead.
• Remove:

• the steering wheel bolt,
• the steering wheel,
• the steering wheel half-shells.

Note: Before removing the steering wheel control assembly, note its position by checking that the "0" mark on the clockspring is aligned with the index (1).

• Loosen the screw (2) securing the clockspring.
• Partially release the steering wheel control assembly to disconnect its connectors.
• Remove the under-steering-wheel control assembly.

INSTALLATION

• Make sure the wheels are straight and the clockspring mark is at position "0".

I - STEERING WHEEL SPECIFICS

WARNING

• The steering wheel must slide freely onto the splines (the splines have keying features).
• Do not damage the spline keyways.
• Always replace the steering wheel bolt after each removal.

• Tighten the steering wheel bolt to torque (4.4 daN.m).

II - AIRBAG SPECIFICS

• Make sure the connectors are correctly connected, matching their colours, and that the locking tabs are engaged.

IMPORTANT

After reassembly, check the airbag control unit using the diagnostic tool.

If everything is correct, unlock the airbag control unit.