Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 582

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

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

route each wire harness as illustrated so that the
harnesses do not catch on any moving parts.

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(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

module connector, then install inflator module.

CAUTION:

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Never use the air bag assembly from another
vehicle. Use only the air bag assembly for “UX”.

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The driver’s air bag assembly (Inflator module)
for 1999 model has different characteristic to the
parts for 1998 model.When replace the driver’s
air bag assembly, confirm the parts number and
use only the parts for 1999 model. (The driver’s
air bag assembly for 1999 model has “yellow” bar
codes label. 1998 model has “white” bar codes
label.)

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

11. Secure the inflator module with one bolt to relieve

weight on the wire connector.

12. Tighten fixing bolts to specified sequence as

illustrated.

Torque: 8 N·m (69 lb in)

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13. Install steering lower cover, then install the engine

hood opening lever.

14. Install lower cluster assembly.
15. Connect the wiring harness connectors, then install

front console assembly and install the transmission
(for M/T) and transfer control lever knob.

16. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located

under the steering column.

17. 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.

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POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

Steering Column

Steering Column and Associated Parts

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(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) Front Console Assembly

(11) Lower Cluster Assembly

(12) Steering Lower Cover
(13) 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.

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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.

5. Disconnect the transmission (for M/T) and transfer

control lever knob.

6. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
7. Remove front console assembly.
8. Remove lower cluster assembly.
9. Remove the engine hood opening lever, then remove

steering lower cover.

10. Remove driver knee bolster (reinforcement).

11. 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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12. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located

behind the inflator module.

13. Remove inflator module. 

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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14. 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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POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

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15. Remove steering column cover.
16. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located

under the steering column.

17. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS

coil.

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

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18. Remove snap ring.
19. Remove cushion rubber.
20. Remove shift lock cable (For A/T).
21. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector

located under the steering column, then remove lock
cylinder assembly.

22. Apply a setting mark (1) across the universal joint and

steering shaft to reassemble the parts in their original
position, then remove steering column assembly.

NOTE: A setting mark can be easily made if the shaft is
withdrawn a little by loosening the steering shaft universal
joint.

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Inspection

If the abnormal conditions are found through inspection,
replace the steering column assembly.

Column Capsule

Check capsules on steering column bracket assembly; all
must be securely seated in bracket slots and checked for
any loose conditions when pushed or pulled by hand.

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