Renault Clio: Electric steering column lock: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool to unlock the steering column lock (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).

• Unclip trim (1).

• Unclip:
  • the plasti-rivet (2),
  • the bolt (3).

• Remove the door seal.
• Remove the dashboard side face (4).

• Remove:
  • the bolt (5),
  • the lower cover trim (6).

• Remove the lower cover (7).
• Unclip the connectors.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the connector.
• Remove the electric steering column lock mounting bolt (8) by turning it clockwise.

WARNING

The electric steering column lock mounting bolt has a left-hand thread, it is unscrewed in the opposite direction.

• Remove the electric steering column lock.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Position the electric steering column lock,
• Torque tighten the steering column lock mounting bolt (8 Nm) (8),
• Clip the connector.

CODING OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK.

Note: The electric lock is supplied without a code. The engine immobiliser code must be programmed when it is fitted to allow the ignition to be switched on.

WARNING

The injection computer retains the immobiliser code for life.

These computers are permanently coded.

• If replacing the steering column lock, carry out the necessary operations using the diagnostic tool (see Fault finding, Replacement of components) (MR 394, 87B, Passenger compartment connection unit).

Note: The electric steering column lock locks the steering column after a few seconds; coding is then complete. The red immobiliser warning light flashes to indicate that the engine immobiliser function is active.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Clip on:
  • the mounting for the connectors,
  • the connectors,
  • the sump.
• Tighten the bolts (3), (5),
• Clip on:
  • the plastic rivet,
  • the dashboard side panel,
  • the trim (1),
  • the door seal,
  • the dashboard lower trim (6).

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