Steering Column - Vehicles Built Before 6/2003: Disassembly

All Vehicles

Remove the two multifunction switches.
1. Depress the retaining tangs.
2. Lift the switches upwards.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Multifunction Switches
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Detach the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Detaching Driver Air Bag Module From Steering Wheel
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Remove the driver air bag module.
- Release the three clips.
- Disconnect the air bag module electrical connector.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Driver Air Bag Module
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Remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver.

Fig 4: Removing Passive Anti-Theft System Transceiver
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Remove the steering wheel.
1. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped).
2. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Steering Wheel
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Remove the tolerance ring.

Fig 6: Removing Tolerance Ring
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NOTE: Make sure the clockspring is not allowed to rotate. Secure in the central position with a piece of suitable tape.

Remove the clockspring.
- Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two retaining clips.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Clockspring
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Remove the ignition switch.
- Release the clips.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Ignition Switch
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Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert and turn the ignition key to position I (Accessory).
2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, depress the detent.
- Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
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Vehicles With Stability Assist

NOTE: The steering column two halves must be marked before separating.

Fig 11: Marking The Two Halves Of Steering Column

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All Vehicles

Remove the Allen bolt.

Fig 12: Removing Allen Bolt
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Separate the steering column two halves.

Fig 13: Separating Steering Column Two Halves
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Vehicles With Stability Assist

Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, depress the locking tangs and remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Clamp
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Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining screws.

Fig 15: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Retaining Screws
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Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor.

Fig 16: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
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