Steering System: Column: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

When an undeployed airbag module is to be removed from the vehicle, first disconnect the battery ground cable and isolate it. Allow the system capacitor to discharge for a minimum of two minutes before starting any removal.

Fig 1: Lower Shroud & Screws

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NOTE:

Before proceeding, refer to COLUMN, WARNING .

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and isolate the cable.
Position the column tilt at the full-downward position.
Remove the lower shroud (1). Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, LOWER, REMOVAL and SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, UPPER, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Upper Shroud
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Separate the lower shroud from the upper shroud (1), then remove the shrouds from the column.
Remove the driver airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the wiring harness connectors at the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM).
Disconnect all other wiring harness connectors at column components.

Fig 3: Lower Coupling Bolt
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Remove knee blocker air bag, if equipped.
Remove intermediate shaft pinch bolt (3) and separate the intermediate shaft (2) at the base of the column from the steering gear pinion shaft (4). Discard the pinch bolt (3); it is not to be reused.

Fig 4: Steering Column Mounting Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the two mounting bolts (1) and nuts (2) attaching the steering column to the instrument panel.
Remove the steering column from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Plastic Bracket & Screws
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If replacing the column, remove the mounting screws (2) and transfer the plastic bracket (1) to the new column.