Remove and Refit Rotary Coupler

Remove and Refit Rotary Coupler


CAUTION: Ensure wheels are straight ahead before removal and refitting. Store in plastic bag. DO NOT rotate mechanism whilst removing.


Remove
1. Remove driver's airbag module.
2. Remove steering wheel.
3. Release lever and lower steering column.

Under Dash Panel:

4. Release 2 turnbuckles and remove lower dash panel.







5. Remove 3 screws securing lower halt of nacelle to steering column.
6. Separate the 2 halves of the nacelle and remove from steering column.







7. Release airbag harness connector from bracket and disconnect.







8. Disconnect rotary coupler connector from steering column harness.
9. Release 2 clips securing rotary coupler to column switch assembly.
10. Remove rotary coupler from column switch assembly.







11. If rotary coupler is being re-used, place a piece of adhesive tape around moulding in position A to prevent rotation.

Refit
12. Reverse removal procedure.


CAUTION: Ensure indicator cancellation pegs correctly engage into back of steering wheel.


13. Align direction indicator cancellation bush. If original rotary coupler is being fitted remove adhesive tape and then fit rotary coupler to column switch assembly.


NOTE: If original rotary coupler is to be fitted and there is evidence of tampering, it is imperative that the coupler is centralised.







14. If a new rotary coupler is being fitted and the sealing tape at position B is broken it MUST NOT be used.
15. Refit steering wheel.
16. Turn steering wheel to both LH and RH lock 5 times. If adverse noises can be heard, check alignment of indicator cancellation pegs.
17. Refit driver's airbag module.