Overview - Steering Column

NOTE:

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column

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Instrument Panel Central Tube
Shear Bolt
- Tighten the shear bolt until head shears off.
Steering Column
- Removing and Installing. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Always replace if removed
Steering Lock Housing with Lock Cylinder and Ignition/Starter Switch
- Removing and installing. Refer to STEERING LOCK HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
- Installed on vehicles with "Keyless Access Authorization System"
- Removing and Installing. Refer to Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Always replace if removed
Brake Pedal Crash Brace
Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Clean the threaded hole (for example, using a thread tap) before installing the new bolt.
Clutch Pedal Crash Bolster