Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual page 1467

4) Remove instrument panel under cover (1) from
instrument panel.
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5) (Immobilizer model)
Remove immobilizer control module (ICM) referring
to "Immobilizer Control Module (ICM) Removal and
Installation: For Petrol Engine Model in Section 10C"
or "Immobilizer Control Module (ICM) Removal and
Installation: For Diesel Engine Model in Section
10C".
6) Remove lighting switch referring to "Headlight Switch
(in Lighting Switch) Removal and Installation in
Section 9B".
7) Remove washer switch referring to "Windshield
Wiper and Washer Switch Removal and Installation
in Section 9D".
8) Disconnect connector from steering lock assembly.
9) For A/T vehicle, disconnect shift (key) interlock cable
(1) from ignition switch with ignition switch turned at
ACC position.
After disconnecting, turn ignition switch to LOCK
position.
10) Remove steering upper shaft upper joint bolt (1) and
nut (2).
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2
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Steering Wheel and Column:
11) Remove column support bracket. (if equipped)
12) Remove steering column assembly (1) mounting
bolts (2) and nuts (3).
NOTE
Do not move tilt lever before till mounting
bolts and nuts are tightened completely.
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13) Remove steering column assembly from vehicle.
Installation
CAUTION
!
After tightening steering column assembly
mounting bolts and nuts, steering shaft joint
bolts should be tightened.
1) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in
straight-ahead position.
2) Align flat part "A" of steering upper shaft upper joint
(1) with bolt hole "B" of steering column assembly (2)
as shown in the figure. Then connect steering upper
shaft upper joint.
"B"
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3) Install steering column assembly (1) with contacting
upper side of lower bracket slits to mounting bolts.
Tighten steering column lower mounting nuts (3) first
and then upper mounting bolts (2) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering column assembly mounting bolt and
nut (a): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
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2
3
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"A"
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2, (a)
3, (a)
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