To remove

NOTE: The steering wheel lock must be unlocked for removal. The key must be in the ignition switch in the LOCK position.

Set the driver's seat in its rearmost and highest position.
Detach the negative cable from the battery.
NOTE: The steering wheel lock must be unlocked for this procedure.
Remove the Steering wheel .
Remove the Column Integration Module .
Remove the gaiter from the instrument panel.

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 5
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Remove the Main Instrument Unit. See MAIN INSTRUMENT UNIT (540) .
Remove the sound insulating baffle on the driver's side. See SOUND INSULATION PANEL, DRIVER .
Remove the floor air duct.

Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 8-9
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Remove the cover and the handle for steering wheel adjustment.
NOTE: Press the lock tongue carefully so does not break off.
Fit the steering wheel loosely on the steering shaft and turn so that the steering shaft joint is accessible.
Remove the steering shaft joint from the steering shaft.

Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 11-14
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Unplug the connector of the steering column lock unit.
Remove the metal clip with the cable tie and wiring harness from the steering column assembly.
Remove the lower bolt of the steering column assembly.
Manual gearbox: Depress the clutch pedal to access the bolt.
Detach and move aside the cable duct from the steering column assembly.

Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 15-16
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Remove the upper bolts of the steering column assembly.
Lock the steering column assembly in its compressed position.
Unhook the steering column assembly from the steering wheel member.
Manual gearbox: Depress the clutch pedal

Slip the steering column assembly past the pedal.