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Steering Column Control Module

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Air Bags and Seat Belts.
2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without UV2) or Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (UV2) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Remove the retaining fasteners at the bottom of the steering column.
4. Remove the upper retaining fasteners from the steering column to instrument panel.
5. Lower the steering column.





6. Disconnect the wiring harness to the steering column module (1).
Loosen the retaining screw to the steering column module (1) and slide out of retaining bracket.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the steering column module (1) into the bracket and tighten retaining screw.
Tighten steering column module retaining screw to 2 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
2. Connect the steering column module wiring harness.
3. Position the steering column into place.





4. Install the fasteners securing the upper steering column to the instrument panel.
5. Install the fasteners securing the lower steering column to the instrument panel.
Tighten the fasteners to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without UV2) or Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (UV2) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Air Bags and Seat Belts.
8. Program the steering column control module. Refer to Steering Column Control Module Programming.