Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

The steering lock housing can be removed and installed. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE .

The Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- can be removed and installed. Refer to Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Straighten the wheels.

-- Pull lever downward beneath steering column.

-- Push the steering column as far down as possible and remove it.

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

-- Remove the instrument panel cover on the driver side -2-. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COVERS .

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-- Remove the driver side knee airbag -1-. Refer to KNEE AIRBAGS .

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-- Remove the footwell vent under the steering column. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR ROUTING AND AIR DISTRIBUTION IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT .

-- Remove securing nuts -arrows- and remove foot well trim.

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

Vehicles with Ignition Switch: 

-- Remove the connector -arrow- from the Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil -D2-.

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-- Remove the connector -2- from the ignition/starter switch -1-.

-- Free up the electrical wires.

Vehicles with "Keyless Access Authorization System" : 

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-- Release the connector -1- and remove it from the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-.

-- Free up the wire at the retaining bracket -arrow-.

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

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-- Disengage the cable guide -1- at the steering column. To do so, release the tab in the direction of -arrow- using a small screwdriver and remove the cable guide forward from the metal retainer.

-- Disengage the cable guide -1-. To do so, release the tabs on the cable guide -arrows- using a small screwdriver and remove the cable guide downward from the steering column.

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-- Release the lower cable bracket -2- and remove it downward.

-- Set the wire for the steering column aside.

-- Remove the bolt -1- for the universal joint -2- and then remove the universal joint in the direction of -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-. Disengage and remove the steering column upward from the bracket.

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