Steering Column Removal and Installation: Removal

Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Release the lock lever, and adjust the steering column to the full tilt up position, and to the full telescopic in position.
Tighten the lock lever.
Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ) and the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Release the hooks (A), then remove the steering joint cover (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Joint Cover And Hooks
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Hold the splined shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the splined shaft and joint yoke (D) of the splined tube to prevent the splined shaft from pulling out.

Fig 2: Identifying Splined Shaft, Piece Of Wire, Joint Yoke And Joint Yoke
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Release the lock lever, and adjust the steering column to the full telescopic out position, then tighten the lock lever.
NOTE: Do not release the lock lever when removing the steering column from the frame.
Remove the steering joint bolt (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Joint Bolt
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Disconnect the steering joint (A) by moving the steering joint toward the column.
NOTE:
- If the center guide (B) is in place and has not moved, leave it in place.
- If the center guide has moved or been removed, discard it.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Steering Joint And Center Guide
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Remove the column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips (A) from the steering column.

Fig 5: Steering Column Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch assembly/cable reel (B).
Remove the combination switch assembly/cable reel from the steering column shaft by removing the three screws (C).
Remove the steering column (D) by removing the attaching nuts and bolts. If the splined shaft (E) is removed, slip it into the splined tube (F) by aligning the paint or stamped marks (G).
NOTE: Do not release the lock lever until the steering column is installed. If the lock lever is released before installation, adjust the steering column after installation.