Suzuki Liana RH413, Service Manual

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6B-1 Steering Wheel and Column:
Steering
Steering Wheel and Column
Precautions
Service Precautions of Steering Wheel and Column
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For service precautions, refer to “Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Service and Diagnosis
For diagnosis and servicing, refer to “Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Disabling Air Bag System
For disabling air bag system, refer to “Disabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Enabling Air Bag System
For enabling air bag system, refer to “Enabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Handling and Storage
For handling and storage, refer to “Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag Components in Section 8B”.
Disposal
For disposal, refer to “Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner in Section 8B”.
General Description
Steering Column Construction
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This double tube type steering column has the following three important features in addition to the steering function:
• The column is energy absorbing, designed to compress in a front-end collision.
• The ignition switch and lock are mounted conveniently on this column.
• With the column mounted lock, the ignition and the steering operations can be locked to inhibit theft of the vehicle.
To insure the energy absorbing action, it is important that only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts be used as
designated and that they are tightened to the specified torque.
When the column assembly is removed from the vehicle, special care must be taken in handling it. Use of a steering
wheel puller other than the one recommended in this manual or a sharp blow on the end of the steering shaft, leaning
on the assembly, or dropping the assembly could shear the plastic shear pins which maintain column length and
position.
Steering Wheel and Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Construction
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The driver air bag (inflator) module is one of the supplemental restraint (air bag) system components and is mounted
to the center of the steering wheel. During certain frontal crashes, the air bag system supplements the restraint of the
driver’s seat belt by deploying the air bags.
The air bag (inflator) module should be handled with care to prevent accidental deployment. When servicing, be sure
to observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS and “Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System in Section
8B”.