Removal Procedure

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Extend the steering column to its furthest point to allow the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover to clear the instrument panel.
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Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) - Reposition
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Rotate the steering wheel left and right to access the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover bolts (1).
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (2) - Remove
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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.

Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to depress the steering wheel airbag access hole cover detents to remove the 2 covers (1).
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Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Remove
Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
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Loosen the steering wheel bolt (1) so that 2 - 3 threads are engaged.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Wiggle the steering wheel until the wheel disengages completely.
Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove
Steering Wheel (2) - Remove
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Release the retaining tabs and remove the steering wheel airbag coil (1) from the steering column.
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Release the retaining tabs.
Turn Signal Switch (1) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket - Remove
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch (2) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket - Remove
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Turn Signal Switch Bracket (1) - Remove
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With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Remove
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Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) @ Instrument Panel Knee Bolster - Remove
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Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
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Using a flat-bladed tool, release instrument panel knee bolster (1).
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
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Front Floor Console Rear Air Duct Retainer (1) - Remove
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (2) - Remove
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Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Remove
Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and secure the steering wheel from moving.
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Middle Bolt (1) - Release
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (2) - Remove
Intermediate Steering Shaft (3) @ Steering Gear Pinion Shaft - Disconnect
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1) - Remove
Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Steering Column Shaft - Disconnect
Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Vehicle - Remove
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Steering Column Lower Support Bracket Bolt (1) - Loosen [2x]
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Steering Column Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Swing down the steering column to disconnect the electric connectors.
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Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [2x]
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Steering Column Lower Support Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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Steering Column (1) @ Vehicle - Remove