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Remove and Install Eps Engine Control Unit Opel Meriva A

Eps Electrical Power Steering 7 illustrations ~386 words

Note. Illustrations show EPS with engine for LHD. For vehicles with RHD, proceed similarly

Remove

  1. 1. Disconnect ground cable of battery
  2. 2. Remove steering wheel height adjustment handle
  1. 3. Unclip steering column panelling above (1) • Unclip steering column panelling at the top using plastic wedge (2) • Remove upper steering column panelling
  2. 4. Remove lower steering column panelling (2) • Unscrew 2x bolts at top (1) • Unscrew 1x bolt below (3) • Remove lower steering column panelling
  1. 5. Remove ventilation duct (1) driver's side • Remove expanding rivet (arrow)
  1. 6. Remove control unit/EPS engine (1) • Disengage and remove wiring harness plugs (3) from EPS control unit • Unscrew 2x bolt (2) • Remove EPS control unit with engine

Note. Control unit/EPS engine should only be replaced with entirely new units

Install

Important. Use the special grease (3) included in the repair kit, as otherwise there is a risk of noise being generated.

  1. 7. Coat toothing (2) of control unit/EPS motor (1) with special grease (arrow) • Cut open bag containing the special grease (3) (guide line)

Note. Ensure cleanliness.

  1. 8. Install control unit/EPS engine (1) • Carefully install EPS engine control unit • Screw in 2x bolts (2) 9 Nm • Connect wiring harness plug (3) of EPS control unit and lock until the retaining clip is heard to engage

Note. Illustrations show vehicle with LHD. For a vehicle with RHD proceed similarly.

  1. 9. Install ventilation duct (1) on driver's side • Affix expanding rivet (arrow)
  1. 10. Install lower steering column panelling • Position lower steering column panelling • Screw in bottom bolt • Screw in 2x bolts above
  2. 11. Clip on upper steering column panelling • Position upper steering column panelling • Clip on upper steering column panelling
  3. 12. Install steering wheel height adjustment handle
  4. 13. Connect battery ground cable.
  5. 14. When replacing control unit/EPS engine: • Calibrate steering angle sensor – Connect Tech2 – Select "F0" vehicle diagnosis – Select model year – Select model (Meriva) – Select "F3" chassis – Select electric power steering – Turn on ignition and confirm – Confirm part number – Select "F4" extra functions – Select "F0" calibration – Follow instructions on Tech2 – Separate Tech2 from vehicle
  6. 15. Check straight-ahead position • see operation "Straight-Ahead Position, Check/Adjust

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