Steering System: Column: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

NOTE:

If steering column being removed is an electric telescoping column and it is being reused, place column in mid-tilt position before removal to ease installation.

Position the front wheels straight ahead.
Fully extend or pull out adjustable steering column.
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Driver Airbag, Connectors & Screws
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Remove the driver air bag (3). Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Steering Wheel & Retainer Bolt
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Remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (2), then slide the steering wheel (1) off the shaft.
Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover Reinforcement & Bracket
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Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).

Fig 4: Clockspring Screws
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Loosen at least one clockspring screw (1) to prevent the clockspring from unwinding.

Fig 5: Access Hole & Set Screw
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Back out the set screw (1) through the access hole (3) in the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (2) securing the multi-function SCCM assembly.

Fig 6: Steering Column Control Module, Connector & Screw
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Pull the SCCM assembly (1) off the steering column shaft.

Fig 7: Unlatch Tilt Lever From Column
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Manual tilt and telescoping columns - Unsnap and move the adjustment handle locking tab (3) forward as shown in illustration unlatching the handle (2) from the column.

Fig 8: Roll Top Shroud
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Remove three roll top shroud mounting screws and remove roll top shroud (1) along with manual tilt/telescope handle (3) (if equipped).

Fig 9: Shaft Retaining Nuts
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Remove the two retaining nuts (1) at the bulkhead (2) for the steering column.
Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 10: Removing Wiring Harness Connector
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Depress the tabs on the rear of the column wiring harness connector and remove the connector from the steering column.
Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 11: Shaft Retaining Nuts
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Remove the pinch bolt (4) at the lower coupling shaft (5).
Slide the steering shaft (3) out of the lower coupling shaft (5).

Fig 12: Pivot Bolt & Nut
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Remove the lower steering column mounting pivot bolt and nut (2).

Fig 13: Upper Column Mounting Bolts
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CAUTION:
When handling the steering column use care to avoid holding the column by any part of the tilt/telescope mechanism or by the shaft boot. The column should be held by its mounting bracket and the shaft by the exposed portions.
Remove the two upper mounting screws (1) from the steering column (2).
Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
Transfer remaining parts if necessary to the new column.