Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL AND KEY CYLINDER LAMP ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw, transponder key coil and key cylinder lamp assembly.
REMOVE COLUMN UPPER BRACKET AND COLUMN UPPER CLAMP

Fig 1: Removing Transponder Key Coil And Key Cylinder Lamp Assembly
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1. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
2. Using a 3-4 mm (0.12-0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
3. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts, column upper bracket and column upper clamp.
REMOVE TURN SIGNAL BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and turn signal bracket.
REMOVE TILT LEVER RETURN SPRING
REMOVE COLUMN TUBE SUPPORT
1. Remove the bolt and washer.
2. Remove the column tube support with the lower column tube attachment.
3. Remove the lower column tube attachment from the column tube support.
REMOVE 2 ENERGY ABSORBING PLATES
1. Using pliers, remove the 2 energy absorbing clips.
2. Remove the 2 energy absorbing plates, 2 energy absorbing plate guides.
Fig 2: Using Pliers, Remove The 2 Energy Absorbing Clips
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