Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Removing
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.
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 DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- 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 .
-- Remove the steering column trim, refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ] .
-- Remove the steering column switch module, refer to STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTROL MODULE -J527- .
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-.
Applies to Power Steering Column
-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- and free it up.
-- Disconnect and free up the connectors -1, 2 and 3- for the dynamic steering (if equipped).
Applies to All
-- Remove the steering column bolts -1 through 7- on the central tube while supporting the steering column from below with the hand.
-- Pull the steering column back slightly, disengage it from the positioning holes -arrows- on the central tube and lower it.
-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- for vehicles with the lock lock-up system, free up the wiring harness -2- and remove the steering column.