Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Removing: Notes

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WARNING:

Note the following before removing the steering column:

Create a sketch showing the:

Routing of the electrical wiring harnesses,
Securing the electrical wiring harnesses,
Cable tie locations.

This especially applies to the wiring harness to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-.

Note the following before installing the steering column:

Route the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
Secure the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
Install all the cable ties that were loosened or cut in the same locations when installing the steering column.
Make sure the wiring harness to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- is not pinched and does not come into contact with sharp edges when adjusting the steering column.

NOTE:

The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement part. Service is not possible.

Only the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- can be replaced separately.

-- Straighten the wheels.

-- Position the steering wheel as far down as possible using the full range of the steering column adjuster.

-- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COVERS .

-- If equipped, remove the driver side knee airbag with the bracket. Refer to KNEE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the footwell vent on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For engine(s) CTUA, CAED, CREH, CEUC, CTGE, CREC, CYNB, CPNB] .

-- Remove the steering column trim. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COVERS .

-- Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE .

WARNING:

On dynamic steering system steering columns, never loosen or remove the dynamic steering unit bolts.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the steering intermediate shaft -3- from the steering column -1-.

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