Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 49

2A–42 POWER–ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE TRIM COVER
AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS
BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE
URETHANE SIDE UP.  THIS IS NECESSARY
BECAUSE 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.

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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.

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

about 3 turns and align the neutral mark.

CAUTION: Turn the SRS coil counter clockwise
until some resistance is felt, or damage may occur to
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
shaft 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 ground cable.

System Inspection

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and observe
the warning lamp. The lamp should flash 7 times. If the
lamp does not operate correctly, refer to 

Restraints

section.

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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 ground 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.

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5. Remove the engine hood opening lever, then remove

instrument panel lower cover.

6. Remove driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
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.

9. Remove inflator module. 

WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE TRIM COVER
AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS
BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE
URETHANE SIDE UP.  THIS IS NECESSARY
BECAUSE 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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10. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel

and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original
position. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead
position,  then use steering wheel remover J–29752
to remove the steering wheel.  

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11. Remove steering column cover.

12. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located

under the steering column.