Removal

NOTE:
- Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
- All steering column components are assembled with specific fasteners. They are designed with a thread locking system to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the steering column lower trim mouldings.
- Grasp the bottom of the instrument panel steering column cover and pull to disengage the bottom from its retained position, then grasp the top of the instrument panel steering column cover and pull to disengage the instrument panel steering column cover from its retained position.
4. Remove the steering column release lever by unscrewing it from the steering column.
5. Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position. Using a 1/8-inch drift, press the retaining pin of the lock cylinder through the access hole in the lower steering column shroud and remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
6. Remove the clockspring.
7. Remove the four retaining screws from the lower steering column shroud and remove the upper shroud from the column.
8. Unsnap the lower instrument panel steering column cover, then remove the six knee brace retaining bolts.





9. Remove the steering column support:
- Remove the two bolts from the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.





10. Disconnect the PRND21 cable from the steering actuator housing by removing one screw.





11. Disconnect the PRND21 cable loop from the shift tube hook.





12. Remove the two retaining screws and two electrical connectors from the switch. Remove the multi-function switch from the steering column.
13. Remove the pinch bolt from the steering column universal joint.
14. Disconnect the shift cable from the selector lever pivot arm.
15. Remove the shift cable from the steering column lower mounting bracket by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the bracket.
16. Disconnect the ignition switch.
17. Lower the steering column bend bracket and disconnect the plastic snap-on connectors.
18. While supporting the steering column, remove the four retaining nuts.
19. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.