Steering Column - Removal

COLUMN - LHD









WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left lower instrument panel (2) from under the steering column. Instrument Panel - Removal.




3. Remove the driver airbag screws (1). Driver Airbag - Removal.
4. Position the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.




5. Remove the steering wheel bolt (1) and remove the steering wheel. Removal.




6. Remove the clockspring screws (1). Removal.




7. Remove the instrument cluster (1). Instrument Cluster - Removal.
8. Remove the steering lock. Key/Lock Cylinder - Removal.




9. Remove the speed control switch (1). Removal.




10. Remove the multifunction switch screws (1-2). Removal.
11. Remove the column trim ring.




12. Remove the pinch bolt (1) attaching the steering column to the steering gear.
13. Remove the lower nuts on the steering column attaching the steering column to the lower mounting surface.




14. Remove the upper bolts (1) on the steering column attaching it to the instrument panel support.

CAUTION: DO NOT use force as the intermediate shaft is sensitive to the effects of side force.

15. Pull the steering column out away from the instrument panel.