Steering Column: Removal
- Before proceeding, disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Place wheels in straight-ahead position. Remove steering wheel and horn pad. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD .
- Using a punch, mark pinion shaft to "U" joint for reassembly reference. Remove lower "U" joint clamp bolt. Remove upper and lower column covers. Remove shift control cable (A/T). Disconnect wiring harness connectors to combination switch, ignition switch and spiral cable.
- Remove heater ducts, lower column bracket bolts and floor plate/dust boot bolts. Remove combination switch. Remove upper column bracket bolts. To remove column, carefully pull steering column toward passenger compartment.