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Steering - Installation Instructions, Accessories: Other Volvo XC90 I

Electronic Steering 17 illustrations ~1140 words

ACCESSORY ELECTRONIC MODULE

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CARS EQUIPPED WITH SRS/SIPS (AIRBAG)

see CARS EQUIPPED WITH SRS/SIPS (AIRBAG)

Scheme 220

Scheme 220: PREPARATIONS
  1. Turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Note. Wait at least three minutes before unplugging the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Scheme 221

Scheme 221: REMOVING THE 3-SPOKE STEERING WHEEL
  1. Reinsert the ignition key and turn it to position "I" to prevent the steering lock from engaging.
  2. Turn the steering wheel a quarter turn so that the holes on the reverse of the steering wheel are accessible.

Scheme 222

Scheme 222
  1. Insert a screwdriver in the hole (2) on the reverse side of the steering wheel at right angles to the rear surface. Insert the screwdriver as far as possible to locate the end of the locking spring (1).
  2. Position the end of the screwdriver on the top of the spring clip as illustrated
  3. Pry the screwdriver upwards towards the upper edge of the hole (2) so that the end of the screwdriver presses the spring clip down (1) until one side of the steering wheel module springs out and releases from the mounting
  4. Turn the steering wheel a half turn in the opposite direction. Carry out the same operation on the other side
  5. Turn the steering wheel to a neutral position.

Scheme 223

Scheme 223
  1. Fold the steering wheel module out
  2. Remove the two connectors (1) for the ignition cables for the airbag. First press in the catches on the sides. Then pull the connectors straight out. NOTE: The connectors are tightly secured. However, tools must not be used when removing.
  3. Place the steering wheel module to one side.

Scheme 224

Scheme 224

Remove

  1. the connector (1)
  2. the screw (2) that holds the steering wheel, leave the steering wheel in place.

Scheme 225

Scheme 225: REMOVING STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
  1. the screw (1). Install the screw in the contact reel (2).
  2. the steering wheel. Pull the wiring out through the hole in the steering wheel.

Scheme 226

Scheme 226: REMOVING HORN RING
  1. Remove the screw (1) and detach the ground lead.

Applies to cars without RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel

  1. Remove the three screws (2) and lift out the horn ring (3).
  2. Place the steering wheel to one side.

Applies to cars with RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel

  1. Remove the three screws (2) and detach the horn ring (3).

REMOVING HORN RING

Applies to cars with RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel

Scheme 227

Scheme 227: REMOVING HORN RING
  1. Carefully rotate the horn ring upwards and position it as illustrated.
  2. Remove the connector for the RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel. Press in the catch (1) and pull out the connector.
  3. Place the horn ring to one side.

Applies to cars with RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel

Scheme 228

Scheme 228

Remove

  1. the two screws in the bracket for the RTI keypad
  2. the bracket and press the keypad out from the steering column cover.
  3. Place the steering wheel to one side.

INSTALLING THE NEW STEERING WHEEL

  1. Install the new steering wheel.

Applies to cars with vibration damper

  1. Install the vibration damper in the new steering wheel and secure it with the screw, see step, see «REMOVING STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY W/ VIBRATION DAMPER»(ref-477044-S27197329342012060500000) . NOTE: Make sure the screw is properly tightened and that the vibration damper is secure. The screw is self-tapping, which can make it difficult to tighten.

Applies to cars with RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel when installing in a wooden steering wheel

Scheme 229

Scheme 229

Illustration A

  1. Place the steering wheel in a suitable position and cut along the existing marks with a small knife.

Note. When cutting, make sure to hold the knife so that the cuts are perpendicular to the reverse side of the steering wheel. This will reduce the risk of cutting a hole that is too large since the edge around the keypad is only a few millimeters larger than the keypad itself.

Illustration B

Scheme 230

Scheme 230
  1. Cut away some of the material on the reverse side of the steering wheel spoke.
  2. Test and cut until the keypad fits properly.

Scheme 231

Scheme 231

Applies to cars with RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel when installing in a wooden steering wheel

  1. Install the keypad, two screws and clamp. Make sure the cable is positioned on the underside of the steering wheel spoke.
  2. Insert the keypad into the hole in the steering wheel with the text on the buttons facing out. Press until it connects securely against the steering column cover.

Scheme 232

Scheme 232

Applies to cars with RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel when installing in a wooden steering wheel

  1. Install the screws and attach the keypad with the clamp around the steering wheel spoke.

Scheme 233

Scheme 233

Applies to cars with RTI keypad mounted to the steering wheel

  1. Position the horn ring as illustrated.
  2. Plug in the keypad connector to the terminal on the reverse side of the keypad located on the right-hand side of the horn ring. The wire from the installed keypad is very short and it can be difficult to install the connector.
  1. Reinstall the horn ring in the steering wheel, see steps, see «REMOVING HORN RING»(ref-477044-S30220062472012060500000) - «REMOVING HORN RING»(ref-477044-S41933542432012060500000) . Make sure that the three springs on the underside are correctly positioned. Check that the ground lead is not trapped.
  2. Install the three screws in the horn ring and tighten crosswise them to 8 ± 2 Nm (6 ± 1.5 lbf. ft.) . NOTE: The screws are self-tapping.
  3. Reinstall the ground lead. Tighten. NOTE: Make sure the screw is properly tightened and that the ground lead is secure. The screw is self-tapping, which can make it difficult to tighten.
  4. Check the function of the horn by pressing the horn around its entire circumference. A metallic noise should be heard when the three contact points come into contact

Scheme 234

Scheme 234
  1. Insert the wiring through the hole in the new steering wheel. Insert the airbag ignition cables through the holder (1).
  2. Carefully install the new steering wheel by holding it straight and aligning the locating pins (2) on the contact reel.
  3. Remove the screw from the contact reel and reinstall the screw in the holder. See step, see «REMOVING STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY»(ref-477044-S33205500752012060500000) .
  4. Install the new screw (3). Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lbf. ft.) .
  5. Plug in the connector (4).

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Scheme 235
  1. Check that the two springs (1) are in position
  2. Press the two connectors for the ignition cables for the airbag into the steering wheel module
  3. Insert the two pins on the reverse of the steering wheel module in the two springs. Ensure that the ignition cables are not trapped
  4. Press the steering wheel module firmly into its mountings. (Two clearly audible clicks should be heard)

Scheme 236

Scheme 236: SUPPLEMENTARY WORK
  1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
  2. Reconnect the battery negative lead.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MODULE, SRS

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