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.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the sentry key antenna. Refer to ANTENNA, SENTRY KEY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1a), and remove the intermediate shaft (1b) from the steering gear.
- Remove the Data Link Connector (DLC) (1a) from the dash frame.
- Remove the screws (1b), and the nut (1c) then remove the airbag support frame.
- Disconnect the two EPS wire harness connectors (2).
- Remove the front two steering column support bolts (3).
- Remove the steering column to dash frame bolts (1a), and remove the steering column (1b).