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Steering Column Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel by removing the screws.
  3. Fig 1: Removing Steering Column
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  4. Remove the audio system trim plate and audio allow enough working space for the removal of instrument cluster trim panel screws. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL .
  5. Fig 2: Removing Audio System Trim Panel
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  6. Remove the instrument panel under cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL
  9. Remove the steering wheel, turn signal switch lever and wiper switch lever. Refer to this section.
  10. Fig 3: Removing Coin Storage
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  11. Remove the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.
  12. Fig 4: Removing Steering Column Jacket Assembly
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  13. Remove the ignition switch retaining screw.
  14. Disconnect the wiring and remove the ignition switch.
  15. Disconnect the head amplifier connector, airbag connector and the other connector which are connected to steering wheel.
  16. Fig 5: Disconnecting Head Amplifier
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  17. Remove the steering column shaft from the universal joint.
Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Shaft From Universal Joint
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