Removing
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1. To gain access, fully extend the steering column.
2. Remove the steering wheel. For more information refer to Steering wheel (57.61.01)
3. Remove the driver's side air deflector trim panel. For more information, refer to Driver Side Ventilation Deflector Trim Panel (76.46.12)
4. Remove the decorative panel from the driver's side.
- Release the clamp.
- Remove 2 screws.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the instrument panel access panel. Release 2 clips.
6. Remove the upper casing of the steering column. Release 6 clips.
7. Remove the lower casing of a steering column.
- Remove 3 Torx screws.
- Release the steering column adjustment lever.
8. Remove the lateral facing panel of a steering column.
- Release the clamps.
- Repeat the above procedure on the other side.
9. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the steering column multifunction switches.
10. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the coil spring.
11. Remove the steering column switch assembly. Remove 4 Torx head screws.
12. Remove the steering column cover panel.
- Remove 2 Torx screws.
- Release 2 clips.
13. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
14. Disconnect the passive coil electrical connector.
15. Disconnect the steering wheel angle sensor electrical connector.
Vehicles with electric steering column adjustment.
16. Disconnect the steering column adjustment motor electrical connector.
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17. Move the steering column wiring harness to the side. Release the clamp.
18. Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the steering column.
- Mark the installation position.
- Unscrew the special bolt and discard the nut.
19.
CAUTION: Be careful when releasing the adjustment lever when the steering column is removed from the vehicle. A heavily compressed spring may cause injury when released. Make sure that your fingers are not in places where they can be pinched.
CAUTION: If the steering wheel angle sensor is damaged when removing the steering column, it is MANDATORY to replace the sensor.
With assistance, remove the steering column. Remove 4 Torx bolts.
20.
NOTE: Do not further disassemble if the part is removed only for access.
Remove the ignition switch assembly. Remove and discard 2 shear bolts.
21. Remove the steering angle sensor. Remove 3 Torx screws.
Installation
Vehicles with electric steering column adjustment.
NOTE: The potentiometer setting values are unique to each steering column. Entering the wrong code when performing calibration may damage the vehicle.
For future reference, write down the potentiometer hex code found on the label on your new steering column.
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2. Install the steering angle sensor. Tighten Torx screws (tightening torque 3 Nm).
3. Install the ignition switch assembly. Tighten the shear bolts until the bolt heads shear off.
4.
CAUTION: Make sure the bolt holes are clean and free of metal chips.
CAUTION: The steering column bolts must be screwed in at least 3 turns by hand.
WARNING: DO NOT use a pneumatic tool on the steering column bolts.
With assistance, install the steering column. Tighten bolts in sequence (tightening torque 25 Nm).
5. Attach an intermediate shaft of a steering column. Screw in the special bolt and tighten the new nut to 22 Nm.
6. Attach the wiring harness to the steering column.
Vehicles with electric steering column adjustment.
7. Connect the steering column motor electrical connector.
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8. Connect the steering wheel angle sensor electrical connector.
9. Connect the passive coil electrical connector.
10. Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.
11. Install the steering column cover panel.
- Fasten the clamps.
- Tighten the Torx screws.
12. Install the steering column switch assembly. Tighten the Torx bolts (tightening torque 3 Nm).
13. Connect the coil spring and multifunction switch electrical connectors.
14. Establish lateral facing panels of a steering column. Fasten the clamps.
15. Install the steering column covers.
16. Install the instrument panel access panel. Fasten the clamps.
17. Install the decorative panel.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Fasten the clamp.
- Tighten the screws.
18. Install the steering wheel. For more information refer to Steering wheel (57.61.01)
19. Install the driver's side air vent trim panel. For more information, refer to Driver Side Ventilation Deflector Trim Panel (76.46.12)
20. Calibrate the steering angle sensor using a Land Rover approved scan tool.
Vehicles with electric steering column adjustment.
21. If a new power steering column is being installed, recalibrate the steering column potentiometer using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system.
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