Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove spiral cable from steering column assembly with combination switches attached. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove steering column covers. Refer to "STEERING COLUMN COVER ".
Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ".
Remove screws of knee protector, then remove knee protector from vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Fixing Screws Of Knee Protector
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove lock nut and bolt, then separate lower joint from upper joint.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Joints
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove nuts and bolt from steering member, remove steering column assembly from steering member.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Assembly Nuts And Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove hole cover seal and clamp.
Remove nuts, then remove hole cover from dash panel.
Raise vehicle, then remove bolt (lower side) of lower joint and remove lower joint from vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt Of Lower Joint
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.