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Steering Column: Overview

NOTE:

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Always replace the bolts and nuts, which are tightened with an additional tightening angle.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column
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  1. Instrument Panel Central Tube
  2. Shear Bolt
  3. Right Retainer
    • For knee airbag
  4. Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
  5. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Replace after removal
    • Follow the tightening sequence. Refer to Installing  Tighten the bolts -1, 2, 3 and 4- one after the other to the tightening specification.
  6. Left Retainer
    • For knee airbag
  7. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
    • Replace after removal
  8. Bolt
    • 20 Nm + 90°
    • Replace after removal
  9. Steering Column
    • Removing and installing. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • The steering column must be engaged on the instrument panel central tube bracket when installing (assembly aid).
    • There are different versions.