Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 211-04

Steering Column and Steering Wheel (G297944)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 57.40.01
  • Steering Column - Renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.40
  • USED WITHINS
  • 57.40.06
  • Column - inner - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.40
  • USED WITHINS
Removal
WARNING:

Take care if releasing the adjustment lever when the column has been removed from the vehicle. The spring is under a high tension, and if released, could cause personal injury. Make sure fingers are clear from any areas, likely to be trapped.

CAUTION:

Air tools MUST NOT be used on steering column bolts.


The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Fully extend the steering column for access.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column and Steering Wheel, Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the headlamp switch trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Headlamp Switch (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
  4. E47923
    Remove the driver side closing trim panel.
      • Release the clip.
      • Remove the 2 screws.
      • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  5. E51369
    Remove the instrument panel access panel.
      • Release the 2 clips.
  6. E46958
    Remove the steering column upper shroud.
      • Release the 6 clips.
  7. E50852
    Remove the steering column lower shroud.
      • Remove the 3 Torx screws.
      • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  8. E51370
    Remove the steering column side trim panel.
      • Release the 4 clips.
  9. E47072
    Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the steering column multifunction switches.
  10. E47073
    Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the clockspring.
  11. E47080
    Remove the steering column switch assembly.
      • Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
  12. E47118
    Remove the steering column gaiter panel.
      • Remove the 2 Torx screws.
      • Release the 2 clips.
  13. E52331
    Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
  14. E47075
    Disconnect the passive coil electrical connector.
  15. E47076
    Disconnect the steering angle sensor electrical connector.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with electric steering column

  1. E51371
    Disconnect the steering column adjustment motor electrical connector.

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. E47077
    Position the steering column wiring harness aside.
      • Release the clip.
  2. E49465
    Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the steering column.
      • Note the fitted position.
      • Remove the special bolt and discard the nut.
  3. WARNING:

    Take care if releasing the adjustment lever when the column has been removed from the vehicle. The spring is under a high tension, and if released, could cause personal injury. Make sure fingers are clear from any areas, likely to be trapped.

    CAUTION:

    If the steering angle sensor is damaged upon removal of the steering column, the sensor MUST be replaced.

    E47079
    With assistance, remove the steering column.
      • Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
  4. NOTE:

    Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    E47082
    Remove the ignition switch assembly.
      • Remove and discard the 2 shear bolts.
  5. E47084
    Remove the steering angle sensor.
      • Remove the 3 Torx screws.
Installation

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with electric steering column

  1. CAUTION:

    The potentiometer adjustment values are unique for each steering column. Failure to enter the correct code during calibration may result in damage to the vehicle.

    E102064
    Note the potentiometer hexadecimal code on the new steering column label for future reference.

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Install the steering angle sensor.
      • Tighten the Torx screws to 3 Nm (2.2 lb.ft).
  2. Install the ignition switch assembly.
      • Tighten the shear bolts until the heads shear off.
  3. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure the bolt holes are clean and free of swarf.

    • The steering column bolts must by tighted by hand a minimum of 3 revolutions.

    • Air tools MUST NOT be used on steering column bolts.

    With assistance, install the steering column.
      • Tighten the bolts in sequence to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  4. Connect the steering column intermediate shaft.
      • Install the special bolt and tighten the new nut to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
  5. Secure the wiring harness to the steering column.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with electric steering column

  1. Connect the steering column adjustment motor electrical connector.

The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles

  1. Connect the steering angle sensor electrical connector.
  2. Connect the passive coil electrical connector.
  3. Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.
  4. Install the steering column gaiter panel.
      • Secure with the clips.
      • Tighten the Torx screws.
  5. Install the steering column switch assembly.
      • Tighten the Torx bolts to 3 Nm (2 lb.ft).
  6. Connect the clockspring and multifunction switch electrical connectors.
  7. Install the steering column side trim panel.
      • Secure with the clips.
  8. Install the steering column shrouds.
  9. Install the instrument panel access panel.
      • Secure with the clips.
  10. Install the closing trim panel.
      • Connect the electrical connector.
      • Secure the clip.
      • Tighten the screws.
  11. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column and Steering Wheel, Removal and Installation).
  12. Install the headlamp switch trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Headlamp Switch (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
  13. Calibrate the steering angle sensor using the Land Rover approved diagnostic tool.

The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with electric steering column

  1. If a new electric steering column is fitted re-calibrate the steering column potentiometer using the Land Rover approved diagnostic system.