Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING:

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

NOTE:

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

If the steering column is being the replaced, the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- is already installed on the new steering column and does not need to be modified.

The Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- is not a part of the new steering column and must converted on vehicles with the lock locking system. Refer to Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Select the "replace" function for the Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866- in "Guided Functions" if the steering column is being replaced.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Follow the prompts on the screen.

-- Straighten the wheels.

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

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

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

-- Remove the steering column trim. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .

-- Remove the instrument cluster trim. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .

-- Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to [For engine(s) CTUB, CEJA, CGTA, CDRA, CEUA, CPNA] Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing .

-- Remove the footwell vent -1- on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Footwell Vent

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Vehicles with Knee Airbags

-- Remove the knee airbag and the bracket for the knee airbag. Refer to Knee Airbag with Igniter N295/N296, Removing and Installing .

Vehicles with Dynamic Steering

-- Loosen the clips -2- on the wiring harness.

Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Connector And Clips

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-- Disconnect the connector -3- and loosen the wiring harness from the steering column -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

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

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column, Steering Intermediate Shaft And Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt -1- from the pedal bracket -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Pedal Bracket, Steering Column Bolts And Connector

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-- Remove the bolts -3- from the steering column -4-.

-- Disconnect the connector -5- from the wiring harness and from the relay panel.

-- Support the steering column from underneath with one hand and remove the bolts -1 and 2- with the other hand.

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Bolts

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-- Pull the steering column back slightly, disengage it from the positioning holes -arrows- on the central tube and lower it.

-- For vehicles with steering lock lockup system, disconnect the connector -1- from the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- -3-.

Fig 6: Identifying Connector And Clip

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-- Remove the clip -2- and remove the steering column.