Steering Column: Removal
- Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL .
- Remove lower steering column trim. See STEERING COLUMN LOWER TRIM .
- Remove upper section of steering column trim. See STEERING COLUMN UPPER TRIM .
- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Remove lower section of steering spindle. See STEERING SPINDLE LOWER SECTION .
- Unfasten screws. Disconnect all plugs and remove switch block. Disconnect plug from ring antenna. See Fig 1.
- Disconnect interlock cable if necessary. See Figure.
- Unlock and remove connector. Detach wiring harness from cable duct. See Fig 2.
- Release shear screw (1) (e.g. mill off or drill out). Release screw (2). See Fig 3.
- Unfasten screws. Remove steering column. See Fig 4.
- If replacing steering column, remove locking cylinder and install in new steering column. See STEERING LOCK CYLINDER .
- Remove steering angle sensor and fit on new steering column if necessary. See STEERING ANGLE SENSOR .
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