Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 315

I Lotus Service Notes
Section JH
Outer
column
assembly,
m
\
80 ± 1 mm
58 ±1 mm
Inner
column
• lower end
ran
3. Inner Column Upper
With the steering wheel removed, measure the length of the exposed part of the upper column as
shown:
Specification = 76 ± 1 mm
Inner column
upper end
76*1 mm
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4. 'Break out' Inserts
Remove the column shrouds and the
column flange fixing bolts, and check
that each of the alloy 'break out' inserts
is securely attached to the column
flange. If the plastic pins are sheared,
the column assembly must be replaced.
Alloy 'break
out' insert
To Remove Upper Steering Column Assembly
1. Disconnect the battery, and remove the column shrouds (see sub-section HE.2).
2. Disconnect the column lever switches, or release the retaining pawls and slide the switches out of the
carrier. Disconnect the horn contact pin.
3. To disconnect the ignition switch: prise open the terminal cover, and use a small screwdriver to release
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