Removal And Installation: Column: Notes

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and re-centered. For additional information, refer to appropriate information in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.

De-power the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.

Fig 1: De-powering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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NOTE: Secure the steering wheel to prevent rotation.

Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
Remove the screws and the instrument panel steering column cover.

Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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Remove the screws and the instrument panel reinforcement.
Disconnect the electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors At Base Of Steering Column
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Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
1. Remove the bolt.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bolt & Disconnecting Connector
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2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the steering column shaft bolt.

Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Shaft Bolt
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If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the steering column.
1. Remove the nuts.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Nuts
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2. Remove the steering column.
If equipped with an automatic transmission, lower the steering column.
1. Remove the nuts.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Nuts & Lowering Steering Column
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2. Lower the steering column.
If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the ignition/shifter interlock and remove the steering column.

Fig 8: Identifying Ignition/Shifter Interlock
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