Steering Column Removal
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel by removing the screws.
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- 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
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- Remove the instrument panel under cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL
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- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL
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- Remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL
- Remove the steering wheel, turn signal switch lever and wiper switch lever. Refer to this section.
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- Remove the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.
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- Remove the ignition switch retaining screw.
- Disconnect the wiring and remove the ignition switch.
- Disconnect the head amplifier connector, airbag connector and the other connector which are connected to steering wheel.
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- Remove the steering column shaft from the universal joint.
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