Tilt Steering Column: Removal
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- Remove the steering wheel. <Ref. to
REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.>
- Remove the universal joint. <Ref. to
REMOVAL , Universal Joint.>
- Remove the instrument panel lower cover under.
- Remove the instrument panel lower cover upper.
- Remove all connectors from the steering column.
- Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing the steering column.
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- Pull out the steering shaft assembly from the hole on toe board.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to remove the universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing other parts.
- Do not loosen the tilt lever when the steering column is not secured to the vehicle.