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Description & Operation

Steering column is designed to collapse upon impact. The steering column consists of solid steering shaft with a lower joint assembly. Turn signal, headlight, ignition and windshield washer/wiper switches are mounted on column. Switches can be serviced by removing steering wheel and column covers. Columns are equipped with an air bag restraint system consisting of a driver air bag module, passenger air bag module and clockspring connector assembly located in the steering column.

WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all SERVICE PRECAUTIONS  .