Isuzu Rodeo UE. Manual - part 36

2A–40 POWER–ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

7. Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind the

steering wheel assembly using a TORX

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 driver or

equivalent until the inflator module can be released
from steering assembly.

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8. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and

horn lead located behind the inflator module.

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9. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel

and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original
position.

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10. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position,

then use steering wheel remover  J–29752 to remove
the steering wheel. 

CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel.  The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.

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POWER–ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

2A–41

WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE URETHANE
COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD
ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE
URETHANE SIDE UP.  THIS IS NECESSARY
BECAUSE A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW
THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

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11. Remove steering column cover.

12. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located

under the steering column.

13. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS

coil.

NOTE: The SRS coil is a part of the combination switch
assembly, which can not be replaced separately.
Therefore, be sure not to remove the SRS coil from the
combination switch assembly.

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14. Remove snap ring.
15. Remove cushion rubber.
16. Remove shift lock cable (for A/T).
17. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector

located under the steering column then remove lock
cylinder assembly.

Installation

1. Install lock cylinder assembly.
2. Install shift lock cable (for A/T).
3. Install cushion rubber.
4. Install snap ring.
5. Install Combination switch and SRS coil assembly.

After installation of combination switch assembly,
connect the combination switch wiring harness
connector and the SRS 2-way connector located
under the steering column.

2A–42 POWER–ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

6. Turn the SRS coil counter clockwise to full, return

about 3 turns and align the neutral mark.

CAUTION: When turning the SRS coil counter
clockwise to full, stop turning if resistance is felt.
Forced further turning may damage the cable in the
SRS coil.

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7. When installing the steering column cover, be sure to

wire (through each harness) as illustrated so that the
harnesses starter switch, combination switch and
SRS coil may not catch wiring.

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Legend

(1) Steering Column Cover
(2) Starter Switch Harness
(3) Combination Switch Harness
(4) Inflator Module Harness

8. Install steering wheel by aligning the setting marks

made during removal.

CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel.  The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.

9. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified

torque.

Torque: 34 N·m (25 lb ft)

10. Support inflator module and carefully connect the

SRS connector and horn lead, then install inflator
module.

NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from
being pinched.

11. Tighten fixing bolts to specified torque.

Torque: 9 N·m (78 lb in)

12. Install driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
13. Install instrument panel lower cover, then install the

engine hood opening lever.

14. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located

under the steering column.

15. Connect the battery “–” terminal cable.

System Inspection

Turn the ignition switch to “ON” while watching warning
light.
The light should flash 7 times and then go off.  If lamp does
not operate correctly, refer to Restraints section.

POWER–ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

2A–43

Steering Column

Steering Column and Associated Parts

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Legend

(1) Inflator Module
(2) Steering Wheel
(3) Steering Column Cover
(4) Combination Switch and SRS Coil Assembly
(5) Snap Ring
(6) Cushion Rubber

(7) Lock Cylinder Assembly
(8) Shift Lock Cable (For A/T)
(9) Steering Column Assembly

(10) Second Steering Shaft

(11) Instrument Panel Lower Cover

(12) Driver Knee Bolster (reinforcement)

Removal

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle’s wheels

are pointing straight ahead.

2. Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”.
3. Disconnect the battery “–” terminal cable, and wait at

least 5 minutes.

4. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located

under the steering column.

CAUTION: The wheel of the vehicle must be straight
ahead and the steering column in the “LOCK”
position before disconnecting the steering column
from the steering gear.  Failure to do so will cause the
SRS coil assembly to become uncentered which will
cause damage to the SRS coil assembly.