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Removal, Mark 10 All Models

  1. NOTE: With exception of console and parcel tray removal, Steps 1 to  4 apply only to 4.2 models.

    Disconnect battery. Remove black plastic button from bottom of ash tray (or radio) enclosure panel and withdraw exposed screw. Detach enclosure panel by pulling away two securing pegs from spring retainers located at top corners of the panel. Disconnect cable from radio (if equipped).

  2. On vehicles with manual transmission, remove console from gearbox tunnel after removing two thumb nuts from rear end and two thumb nuts and drive screws beneath parcel tray. Remove gear lever knob and lift console over the gear lever.
  3. If vehicle is equipped with electric windows, insert a screwdriver under the master switch panel at rear edge and lift clear of spring/stud mounting. Withdraw rearward away from clip retainer and feed through aperture in the console.
    CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the polished fascia when removing or replacing.
  4. Remove picnic tray by withdrawing to full extent and depressing spring retaining clips on back edge. Remove two instrument panel retaining screws (top left and right corners) and lower the panel. Detach flasher unit from parcel tray mounting. Remove six drive screws securing parcel tray mounting. Remove six drive screws securing parcel tray to dash panel.
  5. Turn front wheels to straight ahead position. Disconnect wires from turn signal/dimmer switch at the snap connectors. Detach upper switch cover from steering column. Lift off upper switch cover and remove the three bulb holders from the back (note location of bulbs for replacement.
  6. On vehicles with automatic transmission, disconnect four cables from neutral safety switch located on bracket attached to steering column, marking them for reinstallation. Disconnect gear selector control cable ball joint from selector lever on steering column.
  7. Place key in "GARAGE" position (if equipped with column lock type switch) and detach wiring from column lock.
    NOTE: Switch cannot be separated from outer column.
  8. Remove pinch bolt securing inner column to top universal joint on lower steering column. Remove spring clip from retaining clamp situated at lower end of upper column. Turn clamp through 90° and slide downward to expose plastic thrust bearing. Withdraw bearing through outer column. Mark location of column splines in relation to universal joint.
  9. Unscrew clip securing bottom of steering column to mounting brackets. Remove two bolts, nuts, and washers securing upper steering column to body behind side fascia panel. Withdraw the steering column.
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