steering RENAULT KANGOO 2013 X61 / 2.G Mechanism And Accessories Workshop Manual

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GENERAL
Safety
50A
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
96310-1S
IMPORTANT: All operations on the air bag and
pretensioner systems must be carried out by qua-
lified personnel who have been appropriately
trained.
The Air bag Workshop Repair Manual, section 88
MUST be consulted.
ATTENTION: When working under the vehicle do
not subject the underside of the floor to impacts
without removing the pretensioner fuse and wai-
ting 5 minutes for the reserve capacity to dis-
charge.
Refer to section 88 "Fuse allocation".
98718R1
Each time the steering wheel is removed, the stee-
ring wheel bolt MUST be renewed. Refer to sec-
tions 88 and 57A.
IMPORTANT : Whenever the steering wheel is re-
moved, the air bag connector (B) MUST be dis-
connected.
The air bag has a connector which short circuits
when it is disconnected to prevent incorrect trig-
gering.
HEAT SHIELDS
Heat shields must be refitted, whether they are
for bodywork or mechanical components.
TIGHTENING TORQUES
The recommended tightening torques MUST be
observed.
PRODUCTS
Read the precautions for use with care and ob-
serve the safety instructions by using the appro-
priate protection (gloves, mask, etc.).
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LOWER INTERIOR ACCESSORIES
Dashboard
Remove the two bolts behind the steering wheel.
Disconnect the connectors (air bag, horn).
Remove:
- the air bag,
- the steering wheel bolt (when refitting, use a
new bolt with adhesive applied and tightened
to a torque of 4.5 daN.m),
- the steering wheel (with the wheels in the
straight ahead position).
Removing steering wheel (without air bag).
Remove:
- the centre boss,
- the steering wheel bolt (when refitting, use a
new bolt with adhesive applied and tightened
to a torque of 4.5 daN.m),
- the steering wheel (with the wheels in
straight ahead position).
57
REMOVING
Disconnect the battery.
Remove steering wheel (with air bag).
PRB5702
12973S
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LOWER INTERIOR ACCESSORIES
Dashboard
- lower section of dashboard (four screws, two
clips).
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Special instructions for vehicles with air bags
Before removing the assembly, it is essential to
mark the position of the rotating switch under the
steering wheel :
- Make sure the wheels are in the straight ahead
position when the assembly is removed so that
the length of the the ribbon can be positioned
in the centre,
- By immobilising the rotating switch rotor, using
adhesive tape .
Undo the screw and then give the screwdriver a
sharp tap to release the cone.
Disconnect the connectors.
12966R12967-1R
Remove:
- lower protector (four screws).
12971-1R
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LOWER INTERIOR ACCESSORIES
Dashboard
- the ashtray and its bracket (two screws).
Disconnect connectors.
57
Remove fuse holder (five screws).
Unclip diagnostic socket.
12963R12965-1R
12965-1R1
Remove :
- fittings securing steering column (two nuts,
two bolts),Remove :
- heating control panel (two screws).
12963R1
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