Steering Column Bracket Replacement

Steering Column Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the console.
4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) carrier.
5. Tilt the steering wheel to the lowest position.
6. Remove the upper and lower nuts retaining the steering column to the steering column bracket. Carefully rest the steering column on the I/P lower support beam.
7. Remove the left windshield side garnish molding.




8. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly with the accelerator pedal position sensor.
9. Disconnect the brake master cylinder push rod from the brake pedal.
10. Remove the brake booster mounting nuts.




11. Remove the mounting bolts from the cruise control release switch bracket.
12. Reposition the cruise control release switch and the bracket.




13. Disconnect the master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal.






Important: The following step assures proper trim fit during installation.

14. Mark the location of the steering column bracket.
15. Remove the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P lower support beam.




16. Remove the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P upper support beam.
17. Remove the steering column bracket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering column bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
2. Install the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P upper support beam. Do NOT tighten the bolts.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the bolts which secure the steering column bracket to the I/P lower support beam.

Tighten all of the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Connect the master cylinder push rod to the clutch pedal.




5. Position the cruise control release switch and bracket to the steering column bracket.
6. Install the bracket bolts to the cruise control release switch.

Tighten the bracket bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




7. Install the brake booster nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

8. Connect the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal.
9. Install the accelerator pedal assembly with accelerator pedal position sensor.
10. Install the left windshield side garnish molding.
11. Install the steering column to the steering column bracket.
12. Install the console.
13. Install the I/P carrier.
14. Connect the negative battery cable and install the cable bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.