268954910-Renault-Scenic.pdf

STEERING ASSEMBLY
Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting
36A
Essential equipment
diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
steering wheel mounting
bolt
44 Nm
IMPORTANT
It is essential to lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool before starting the removal. When
this function is activated, all the trigger lines are
inhibited and the airbag warning light on the instrument
panel is continuously lit (with the ignition on).
Locking the airbag computer also unlocks the electric
steering column lock.
IMPORTANT
It is not permitted to handle the pyrotechnic systems
(airbags and pretensioners) near a source of
heat or flame since there is a risk of these being
triggered.
REMOVAL
a Lock the airbag computer (see Fault finding - Replacement
of components) (MR 372, 88C, Airbag
and pretensioners).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (MR 370, 80A, Battery).
a Remove the driver's front airbag (see Driver's front
airbag: Removal - Refitting) (MR 370, 88C, Airbags
and seat belt pretensioners).
a Set the wheels straight ahead.
a Disconnect the connectors (depending on equipment
level).
a Remove the steering wheel mounting bolt (1) .
a Remove the steering wheel carefully to avoid disconnecting
the rotary switch connectors.
REFITTING
a The steering wheel bolt must be replaced each time
it is removed.
a Proceed in the reverse order to removal.
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WARNING
- Push and pull on the electric power-assisted
steering computer power and signal connectors
to check that they are properly secured
(risk of loss of assistance).
- The column switch should enter the splines
freely (the splines have location notches).
- Do not damage the spline location notches.
a Torque tighten the steering wheel mounting bolt
(44 Nm).
a Refit the driver's front airbag (see Driver's front airbag:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 370, 88C, Airbags
and seat belt pretensioners).
a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refitting)
(MR 370, 80A, Battery).
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