Removal Procedure
- Steering Column Upper Trim Cover - Remove - Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement
- Steering Column Lower Trim Cover - Remove - Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- With the wheels of the vehicle in the straight ahead position, LOCK the steering column.
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster - Remove - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement
- Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side - Remove - Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
- Intermediate Steering Shaft@Steering Column - Separate - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
- Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors as necessary.
- Steering Column Nut (1) - Remove
- Remove the steering column (1) from the vehicle.
- Transfer components as necessary.
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
Once the steering column is removed from the car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.