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snorkie

Member Since: 18 Feb 2011
Location: pretoria
Posts: 18

Removing Panel under Steering Column?

Hi
Any advice on the removal of the panel under the steering column (containing the light switch module and knee airbag cover) would be appreciated.
Does it just require a strong pull in a horizontal (towards driver) or vertical direction (downwards to feet), or are there any bolts/screws to be removed first? Which side is the best to start on if one needs to use screwdriver etc to wedge it away?
Would removal of the panel disturb the knee airbag?
Need to remove it to reposition aftermarket front parking sensor on/off switch.
Thanks Snorkie
Pretoria
South Africa

20th Aug 2012 5:33 am

alex_pescaru

Member Since: 12 Mar 2009
Location: RO
Posts: 4642

There are 4 screws that are holding it in place.
Two on the lower part (vertical orientation) and two below steering wheel (angled orientation).
Steering wheel needs to be raised in the most upward position to see them.
Then, you pull the panel out. It is hold in place by some clips (6 from what I am remembering), but a little bit of force will do the trick.

20th Aug 2012 7:34 am

devondave

Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 224

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Santorini Black

Alex, don't you ever sleep Brilliant fast reply.

20th Aug 2012 8:07 am

johnny_22_83

Member Since: 04 Dec 2010
Location: bucuresti
Posts: 182

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Sumatra Black

Also, you should be careful pulling the panel cause the cable for the lights switch is rather short.
I don't know if these photos will help, but....

Click image to enlarge

20th Aug 2012 2:33 pm

alex_pescaru

Member Since: 12 Mar 2009
Location: RO
Posts: 4642

johnny_22_83 wrote:
Also, you should be careful pulling the panel cause the cable for the lights switch is rather short.
I don't know if these photos will help, but....

Thank you, Johnny, for the pictures!
It will help for sure! I for one, I've saved them in the "Collected Technical" folder.

20th Aug 2012 4:20 pm

snorkie

Member Since: 18 Feb 2011
Location: pretoria
Posts: 18

Removing Panel under Steering Column?

Thanks Alex and Johnny!
Photos will help a lot in preparation for the job.
Regards Snorkie
Pretoria
South Africa

21st Aug 2012 4:12 am

Chrisinegham

Member Since: 21 Jun 2019
Location: Surrey
Posts: 2

Thank you gentlemen. A while ago but just about to try and replace the cruise control deactivate switch. I have the workshop manual but was not that clear where the screws are. Thank you for this old post.

12th Aug 2020 10:42 am

j00ppis

Member Since: 24 May 2013
Location: Finland
Posts: 198

Do anybody know does RH freelander airbag fit to LH car? Is there something to look for

30th Oct 2023 9:10 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2082

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

The knee air bags are handed, so you need to use the correct one. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

30th Oct 2023 9:34 pm

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