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Steering Column: Removal

  1. Before proceeding, follow air bag precautions and disable SRS. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS  and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Remove air bag module and steering wheel. See AIR BAG MODULE  and STEERING WHEEL  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Remove instrument cluster. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Section. Remove lower instrument panel cover below steering wheel. Disconnect all steering column harness connectors. Remove steering lock housing. See STEERING LOCK HOUSING  .
  3. Remove combination switch. See COMBINATION SWITCH  . Disconnect related wiring connectors. Remove Allen head bolt from flexible coupling. Remove all bolts, nuts and screws retaining steering column to dashboard. See Figure . Pull steering column housing out of flexible coupling. Remove steering column from vehicle.
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