Steering Column: Removal

All vehicles 

1. 1.
   
   Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

1. 2.
   
   
   NOTE: This step is necessary only when installing a new component.

   Remove the SCCM. Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) .

Vehicles with power adjustable steering column 

1. 3.
   
   Detach the retainer, disconnect the power tilt motor and power telescopic motor electrical connectors.

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All vehicles 

1. 4.
   
   Disconnect the deployable steering column electrical connector.

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1. 5.
   
   
   NOTE: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   Remove and discard the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft.

   Torque: 20 lb.ft (27.5 Nm)

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1. 6.
   
   
   NOTE: Do not reuse steering column bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   Remove and discard the bolts and remove the steering column.

   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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