Removal and Installation

Steering Column

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

Removal

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterward.

WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.

WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Install and correctly position a new sensor or any other damaged Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing a new front or side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components and before repairing, installing new, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag system is being repaired the air bag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure.

NOTE: Restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed under the seats in the side air bag to floor connector.

NOTE: Diagnostics or repairs are not to be carried out on a side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side air bag connector at the floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.

NOTE: After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.

NOTE: A repair is made by installing new components only. If a new part is installed and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, new seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. The seatback frame should be installed if necessary.

All vehicles
1. Position the front seats forward.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.





Vehicles with side air bag
3. Disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.





4. Connect the special tool to the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.





All vehicles
5. Disconnect the driver side seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.





6. Connect the special tool to the driver side seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.





Vehicles with side air bag
7. Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.





8. Connect the special tool to the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.

All vehicles





9. Disconnect the passenger side seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.





10. Connect the special tool to the passenger side safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
11. Lower the glove compartment.
^ Depress the locking tabs.





12. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.





13. Connect the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.





14. Lower the steering wheel air bag connector access cover.





15. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.





16. Connect the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
17. Connect the battery ground cable.
18. Prove out the air bag system.
19. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.





20. Remove the special tool from the instrument panel harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.





21. Turn the pinion shaft to release the steering wheel from the column shaft.





22. Remove the steering wheel.
1. Position the steering wheel rearward.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.





23. Remove the upper steering column shroud.





24. Remove the lower steering column shroud.





25. Apply two strips of tape across the air bag sliding contact to prevent accidental rotation when the air bag sliding contact is removed.





26. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
^ Remove the screws.
^ Disconnect the electrical connectors.





27. Disconnect the multifunction switch and headlamp switch electrical connectors.





28. Disconnect the wiring harness.





29. If equipped, disconnect the selector lever shift cable from the selector lever and bracket.





30. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver module electrical connector and pin-type retainer.





31. Remove the trim panel.





32. Disconnect the electrical connectors.





33. Position the boot aside.





34. Remove and discard the pinch bolt/nut and disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling.





35. Remove the steering column support bolt.





36. Loosen the nuts and remove the steering column.

Installation

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterward.

WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.

WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Install and correctly position a new sensor or any other damaged Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing a new front or side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components and before repairing, installing new, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag system is being repaired the air bag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure.

NOTE: Restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed under the seats in the side air bag to floor connector.

NOTE: Diagnostics or repairs are not to be carried out on a side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side air bag connector at the floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.

NOTE: After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.

NOTE: A repair is made by installing new components only. If a new part is installed and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

NOTE: If a side air bag deployment took place, new seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. A new seatback frame should be installed if necessary.





All vehicles
1. Install the steering column and loosely install the steering column support bolt. Install and tighten the nuts to specification.





2. Tighten the steering column support bolt.





3. Connect the steering column shaft to the flexible coupling and install a new the pinch bolt nut.





4. Position the boot.





5. Connect the electrical connectors.





6. If equipped, connect the selector lever shift cable to the lever and bracket.





7. Connect the multifunction switch and headlamp switch electrical connectors.





8. Secure the harness to the gearshift housing.





9. Connect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver module electrical connector and install the pin-type retainer.





10. Install the trim panel.





11. Remove the tape from the air bag sliding contact.





12. Center the clockspring, turn clockwise until slight resistance is felt then turn counterclockwise 2.75 turns.





13. Align the clockspring tabs.





14. Install the air bag sliding contact.
^ Install the screws.
^ Connect the electrical connectors.





15. Install the screws and the lower steering column shroud.





16. Install the upper steering column shroud.





17. Install the steering wheel.
1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Position the steering wheel onto the steering column shaft.





18. Tighten the pinion shaft.





19. Connect the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.





Vehicles with side air bag

20. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

Remove the special tool from the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.





21. Connect the driver side air bag module electrical connector.





All vehicles

22. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

Remove the special tool from the driver side safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.





23. Connect the driver side safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
24. Connect the battery ground cable.
25. With the remaining special tools still in place, prove out the air bag system.
26. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.





Vehicles with side air bag

27. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

Remove the special tool from the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.





28. Connect the passenger side air bag module electrical connector





All vehicles

29. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

Remove the special tool from the passenger side safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
30. Connect the passenger side safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.





31. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

Remove the special tool from the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.





32. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
33. Raise the glove compartment.
^ Depress the locking tabs.





34. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

Remove the special tool from the instrument panel harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.





35. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.





36. Install the steering wheel air bag connector access cover.
37. Connect the battery ground cable.
38. Prove out the air bag system.
39. Check the restraint system for correct operation.