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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator.
  2. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster and deflector.
  3. Disable the SIR system.
  4. Remove the steering wheel, if the column is to be replaced. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt from the steering gear coupling shaft and column.
  6. Remove the bolts (2) that attach the cover (7) to the dash panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Column
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  7. Remove the cover (7) from the dash panel.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the nuts (5) and shims (6) from the steering column support.
  10. Remove the automatic transmission park lock cable from the ignition switch, if equipped. Refer to PARK LOCK CABLE .
  11. Remove the column (3) from the vehicle.
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