Shaft - Steering Column - Intermediate Upper (Dual Motor) - Remove And Replace: Removal

Remove the driver's side footwell cover:
- Left hand drive (LHD) vehicles: Assembly - Cover - Footwell - Driver's (Remove and Replace)
- Right hand drive (RHD) vehicles: Assembly - Cover - Footwell - Passenger's (Remove And Replace) or Assembly - Cover - Footwell - Driver's (Remove and Replace)
Disconnect 12V power Disconnect 12V Power .
Remove the wiper motor Wiper Motor Assembly (Remove And Replace) .
Remove the LH and RH shock tower braces Shock Tower Brace - LH (Remove And Replace) .
Remove the fuse box cover.
Remove the nut that secures 12V power supply for the DCDC converter (torque 12.5 N.m).

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If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, release the screws (x2) that secure the air reservoir (torque 2.5 N.m). Carefully set the reservoir in the RH side of the underhood area.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the air lines.

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Mark the lower intermediate shaft position relative to the upper intermediate shaft and pinion.
Remove the nut and bolt that secure the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft (torque 50 N.m).
CAUTION: Replace all Patchbolt(s).

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Release the lower intermediate shaft from the slot in the upper intermediate shaft.
From inside the vehicle, remove the bolt that secures the upper intermediate shaft to the column shaft (torque 30 N.m).
Release the clips (x4) that secure the steering shaft seal to the bulkhead.

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Remove the upper intermediate shaft.

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