Steering Column And Shaft: Removal

Loosen the tapping screws and lift up the horn pad and remove it.

Fig 1: Removing Horn Pad
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Remove the lock nut and the washer.
WARNING: Before doing these procedures, disarm airbag system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES .
Remove the steering wheel using the special tool (09561-11001).

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel
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CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing so may damage the collapsible mechanism.
Remove the steering column lower and upper shrouds.
Remove the lower cover.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Cover
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Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch.

Fig 4: Removing Multi-Function Switch
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Remove the bolts securing the coupling and universal joint.
Pull out the coupling and universal joint from the gear box.

Fig 5: Removing Steering Column (1 Of 3)
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Remove the dust cover mounting bolts.
Remove the steering column mounting bolts (4 bolts).

Fig 6: Removing Steering Column (2 Of 3)
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Remove the steering column and shaft together with the universal joint and dust cover.

Fig 7: Removing Steering Column (3 Of 3)

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