Steering wheel - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
2 Prise the trim insert from the centre of the steering wheel, and where applicable, disconnect the horn electrical lead(s) (see illustration).
22.2 Prise off the steering wheel trim insert and disconnect the horn
electrical lead
3 Insert the ignition key and check that the steering lock is disengaged.
4 Unscrew the retaining nut and withdraw the steering wheel from the hexagon shaped inner column (see illustration). If the wheel is tight on the inner column, sit in the driver’s seat and tap the wheel from behind with the palms of the hands (but screw the nut back on two or three turns for safety).
22.4 Removing the steering wheel retaining nut
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but check
that the lug on the direction indicator cam is
aligned with the cut-out in the steering wheel,
and make sure that the direction indicator
switch is in the neutral position. Tighten the
retaining nut to the specified torque.
See also:
Fuel tank - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
1 Run the fuel level as low as possible before
removing the tank.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Remove the tank fill ...
Centre console - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the gear lever knob.
2 Pull the rubber gaiter up the lever and
remove it.
3 Undo the four screws and remove the
console (see illustrations).
30.3a Centre console lower retaini ...
Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the removal procedure described
in Section 12, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
3 As the torque converte ...