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Tilt Steering Column: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Tilt Steering Column Components
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  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Remove airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
    WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service.
  4. Remove steering wheel. Refer to REMOVAL  , Steering Wheel.
  5. Remove universal joint. Refer to REMOVAL  , Universal Joint.
  6. Remove trim panel under instrument panel.
  7. Remove the screw securing lower steering column cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Screw Securing Lower Steering Column Cover
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  8. Remove all connectors from steering column.
  9. Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing steering column.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Under Instrument Panel Securing Steering Column
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  10. Pull out steering shaft assembly from hole on toe board.
    CAUTION: Be sure to remove universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing of other parts. 
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