STEERING WHEEL
Note. Centralize the steering wheel with the wheels in the straight ahead position. This will ensure that the rotary coupler is locked as the steering wheel is removed.
- Remove AIRBAG module from steering wheel. See «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) article. On models quipped with heated steering wheel, disconnect connector from rotary coupler. Restrain steering wheel and remove retaining bolt. (Scheme 110)
- With the wheels in the straight ahead position, the bottom timing mark on the steering column must be aligned with the steering wheel mark. (Scheme 111) The steering column timing marks are 105 degrees apart. Note steering wheel to column alignment marks and remove steering wheel. DO NOT carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
- To install, ensure wheels are straight ahead and rotary coupler is locked in correct position. Carefully fit steering wheel, engage coupler and align to column. Install steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/mechanical-hydraulic/#disc__torque-specifications). On models equipped with heated steering wheel, connect connector to rotary coupler. Install air bag. See «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2002-2005/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) article.
