Steering Column Opening Support Bracket

REMOVAL




1. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel (1).
2. Remove the hood release handle from the steering column opening support bracket (2).
3. Disengage the retaining tabs that secure the data link connector (3) to the steering column opening support bracket and remove the data link connector from the bracket.




4. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the steering column opening support bracket (3) to the instrument panel (2).
5. Slide the steering column opening support bracket upward to disengage the two locating tabs (1) and remove the bracket.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the steering column opening bracket (3) onto the instrument panel (2) and engage to the two locating tabs (1).
2. Install the two screws (4) that secure the steering column opening bracket to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).




3. Position the data link connector (3) into the opening in the steering column opening bracket (2) and fully engage the retaining tabs that secure the connector to the bracket.
4. Install the hood release handle.
5. Install the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel (1).