Removal
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.