Removal And Installation: 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.
NOTE:
In case of replacing steering column, connect the diagnostic tool to calibrate the "sensor".
NOTE:
Position the front wheels straight, enter the first block steering to the right and remove the ignition key.
NOTE:
Keep closed the adjustment lever steering column during all phases of removal / installation.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, REMOVAL .
- Remove the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the sentry key antenna. Refer to ANTENNA, SENTRY KEY, REMOVAL .
- Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL
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- Remove the intermediate shaft pinch fastener (1a), and remove the intermediate shaft (1b) from the steering gear.
- Remove the Data Link Connector (DLC) (1a) from the dash frame.
- Remove the fasteners (1b), and the fastener (1c) then remove the airbag support frame.
- Disconnect the two EPS wire harness connectors (2).
- Remove the front two steering column support fasteners (3).
- Remove the steering column to dash frame fasteners (1a), and remove the steering column (1b).