Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the spiral cable with the combination switches attached from the steering column assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to "LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL LH ".
Remove the steering column cover and ignition key finisher. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ".
Remove the lower knee protector. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ".
Remove the lock nut and bolt from the upper joint, then separate the upper joint from the upper shaft.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the lock nut.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Lock Nut And Bolt From Upper Joint
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the three nuts and bolt from the steering column assembly, then remove the steering column assembly from the steering member.
Remove the hole cover seal and clamp.
Remove the hole cover nuts, then remove the hole cover from the dash panel.

Fig 2: Removing Three Nuts And Bolt From The Steering Column Assembly
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the bolt from the lower joint of the lower joint shaft, then remove the lower joint shaft from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the lower joint.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bolt From Lower Joint Of Lower Joint Shaft
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.