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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove Instrument Panel Assembly. Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
  2. Remove Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Closeout. Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Closeout Replacement
  3. Fig 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Upper Bolt
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  4. Seperate Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @Steering Column.Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement 
  5. Remove Steering Column Lower Trim Cover. Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement 
  6. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors as necessary.
  7. Fig 2: Steering Column Nut
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  8. Remove Steering Column Nut (1).
  9. Fig 3: Steering Column
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  10. Remove the steering column (1) from the vehicle.
  11. Transfer components as necessary.