Steering Column: Removal
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
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NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.
Lower the steering column opening trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
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NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.
Remove the screws and the steering column opening trim panel.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Remove the bolts and the steering column reinforcement panel.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Remove the SCCM. REFER to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM)
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Vehicles with selector lever
- Remove the screw and the selector lever.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
All vehicles
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with power adjustable steering column shown, all others similar.
Release the retainers and position the wire harness aside.
Vehicles with power adjustable steering column
- Disconnect the power tilt motor and power telescopic motor electrical connectors.
All vehicles
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering . .
- Disconnect the deployable column electrical connector.
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WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the bolt and disconnect the upper steering column shaft.
Torque: All models except Raptor: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm) Raptor: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the nuts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- Remove and discard the bolts and remove the steering column.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)