Column - LHD

Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Assembly

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1 - STEERING LOCK

2 - UPPER STEERING COLUMN BOLTS

3 - STEERING WHEEL

4 - CLOCKSPRING

5 - MULTIFUNCTION/SPEED CONTROL SWITCH

6 - LOWER STEERING COLUMN NUTS

7 - STEERING SHAFT

8 - STEERING GEAR

9 - PINCH BOLT

10 - RETAINING CLAMP

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Instrument Panel Lower Cover

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WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED, REFER TO RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION ARTICLE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the left lower instrument panel (2) from under the steering column. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Driver Airbag Screws At Steering Wheel
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Remove the driver airbag screws (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
Position the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Steering Wheel Bolt Using Special Tool
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Remove the steering wheel bolt (1) and remove the steering wheel. See REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Clockspring Screws
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Remove the clockspring screws (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 6: Identifying Instrument Cluster Cover
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Remove the instrument cluster (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the steering lock. See REMOVAL .

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Screw Attaching Speed Control Switch To Multifunction Switch
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Remove the speed control switch (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Multifunction Switch Screws
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Remove the multifunction switch screws (1-2). Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the column trim ring.

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Pinch Bolt
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Remove the pinch bolt (1) attaching the steering column to the steering gear.
Remove the lower nuts on the steering column attaching the steering column to the lower mounting surface.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Upper Bolts
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Remove the upper bolts (1) on the steering column attaching it to the instrument panel support.
CAUTION: DO NOT use force as the intermediate shaft is sensitive to the effects of side force.
Pull the steering column out away from the instrument panel.