Steering column — removal and installation (Skoda Kodiaq NS7)

Removal

Attention:

Before starting any work, you must follow these instructions:

Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.

Check and ensure that the steering wheels are set in the direction of straight-ahead travel.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in malfunction of the airbag system.

1. Set the steering wheels in the direction of straight-line movement.

2. Move the steering wheel position adjustment lever down.

3. Move the steering column down, then pull it towards you as far as possible and fix it in this position (move the adjustment lever all the way up).

4. Remove the airbag and steering wheel (for more details, see the relevant section in the chapter "Passive safety").

Caution: Do not connect electrical measuring instruments to the airbag terminals. It is possible that the pyropatron may spontaneously trigger, resulting in serious injuries.

Caution: To prevent accidental airbag deployment, do not use any storage devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury or death.

Caution: Before starting any work, turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative battery terminal, then wait at least 3 minutes.

Caution: Always work from the side of the airbag module; avoid working in front of the module.

Caution: After removal, always store the driver's airbag module with the housing facing down and the decorative cover facing up. Never store the airbag module with the cover facing down. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury.

Note: Repair of passive safety system components is not provided. In case of failure, the damaged element is replaced as an assembly.

Attention:

Do not expose the airbag module to temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Celsius.

Prevent oil products, solvents and/or water from coming into contact with the airbag module.

Caution: Always replace the airbag module mounting bolts after disassembly and assembly.

Attention:

Use extreme caution during installation to avoid damaging the airbag module wiring harness.

Before installing and tightening the mounting bolts, check and ensure that the holes in the module and the steering wheel are aligned, otherwise the airbag module may be damaged.

5. Remove the upper and lower steering column trim panels.

6. Remove the ignition switch module.

Models with knee airbag

7. Remove the knee airbag module assembly.

Models with ignition switch housing

8. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (arrow) from the immobilizer system read coil.

9. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (2) from the ignition switch housing (1) as shown in the figure below.

10. Unscrew the mounting bolts (1) and (2) shown in the figure below.

11. Remove the bracket for the left knee airbag (3) (if installed).

12. Unscrew the mounting bolts (1) and (2) shown in the figure below.

13. Remove the holder for the left part of the knee airbag (3) (if installed).

14. Unlock the latches (arrow) using a small screwdriver, as shown in the figure below.

15. Remove the wiring harness guide (1) from the metal retainer in a forward direction.

16. Release the catches on the bottom of the wiring harness guide (1) by applying force in the direction of the arrows as shown in the figure below.

17. Remove the wiring harness holder (1) downwards.

18. Unlock the catches (arrows) on the wiring harness guide (1) using a small screwdriver as shown in the figure below.

19. Remove the wiring harness guide (1), together with the lower wiring harness holder (1) from the steering column assembly.

20. Put the wiring harness aside.

Models with keyless entry and Keyless Access systems

21. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) from the steering column lock switch as shown in the figure below.

Continuation for all modifications

22. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the steering column assembly.

23. Move the floor covering back.

24. Unscrew the connecting bolt (1) and disconnect the universal joint (2) from the steering gear shaft, as shown in the figure below.

25. Unscrew the mounting bolt (1) and hold the steering column assembly (2) as shown in the figure below.

26. Disconnect the steering column (1) from the clamps (2) and (3) on the central support beam, as shown in the figure below.

27. Remove the steering column assembly.