Captiva

Steering Column Replacement

Note: Remove the steering column only if:

Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

•	The steering column

•	The intermediate shaft(s)

•	The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tyres and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centred and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became uncentred, refer to your specific SIR coil's centring procedure to re-centre SIR Coil.

Note: The left-hand drive model is shown. The right-hand drive model is similar.

1. With the front wheels in the straight ahead position, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
2. Rotate the steering wheel in order to lock the steering column.
3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
5. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
6. Remove the indicator and headlamp switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
7. Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch. Refer to Windscreen Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
8. Remove the inflatable restraint module coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement .
9. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
10. Remove the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
11. Remove the key hole lamp. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Bulb Replacement .
12. Remove the immobiliser module, if equipped. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
13. Remove the key cylinder. Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement .
14. Remove the power steering control module, if equipped. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Replacement .



15. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft and on the lower portion of the steering column shaft.
16. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
17. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column shaft.
18. Remove the steering angle sensor, if equipped. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement .



19. Remove the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt.



20. Remove the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts.

Caution: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure in this section.

21. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.

1. Verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
2. If you are replacing the steering column, copy the match marks from the old column to the new column.
3. Position the steering column in the vehicle.
4. Install the steering angle sensor, if equipped. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement .




Note: Provide support for the steering column assembly until the mounting bolts are fastened. Do not let the steering column assembly hang unsupported.

5. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column shaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

6. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).



7. Install the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).



8. Install the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
9. Install the power steering control module, if equipped. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Replacement .
10. Install the key cylinder. Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement .
11. Install the immobiliser module, if equipped. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
12. Install the key hole lamp. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Bulb Replacement .
13. Install the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
14. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
15. Install the coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement .
16. Install the windshield wiper and washer switch. Refer to Windscreen Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
17. Install the indicator and headlamp switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
18. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
19. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
20. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
21. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .