Steering Column Removal

NOTE: The (tilt) steering column is not unit repair serviceable. If the (tilt) steering column is defective, the (tilt) steering column assembly should be replaced.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel by removing the screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper And Lower Steering Column Cover Panel 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 .

Fig 2: Identifying Audio System Trim Plate
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Remove the instrument panel under cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL .
Remove the knee bolster. Refer to DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL .
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.

Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Panel, Trim Panel And Knee Bolster
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Remove the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Jacket Assembly, 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.

Fig 5: Identifying Head Amplifier Connector And Airbag Connector
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Remove the steering column shaft from the universal joint.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Shaft & Universal Joint
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