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Steering Column: Removal

  1. Disconnect both negative and positive battery cable.
  2. Remove air bag assembly and steering wheel from column.
    CAUTION: Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
  3. Remove dashboard lower panel, knee bolster pad and knee bolster. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .
  4. Remove column lower face (lower panel). Disconnect connector between cable reel and SRS main harness, then remove connector holder. See Fig 3 .
  5. Remove column lower and upper covers. See Fig 4 .
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage column covers.
  6. Disconnect TCS sensor. See Fig 5 .
  7. Remove combination switch assembly from column shaft. See Fig 6 .
    NOTE: The combination switch can be removed by disconnecting only TCS connector.
  8. Remove steering joint cover. See Fig 7 .
  9. Remove steering joint bolts and washers from joints. See Fig 8 .
  10. Disconnect ignition switch connectors and remove column holder, then remove column assembly by removing attaching nut. See Fig 9 .
Fig 1: Knee Bolster, Bolster Pad, & Dashboard Lower Panel - Removal & Installation (1991-94 Models)
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Fig 2: Dashboard Brace, Lower Pad & Lower Panel - Removal & Installation (1995-2000 Models)
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Fig 3: Disconnecting SRS Connector
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Fig 4: Removing Lower & Upper Column Covers
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Fig 5: Disconnecting TCS Connector
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Fig 6: Removing Combination Switch Assembly
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Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Joint Cover
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Fig 8: Locating Steering Joint Bolts
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Fig 9: Locating Column Holder
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