Steering Column - Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column Is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column on Its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic Injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the Jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If It Is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen the plastic Injections which maintain column rigidity.

Important: Position the wheels straight ahead, and lock the steering column.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to "Disabling the SIR System."
2. The left knee bolster. Refer to Body and Trim.
3. The shift cable and bracket from the steering column.
4. The steering column from the intermediate shaft. Refer to "Intermediate Shaft."
5. The electrical connectors.
6. The column bracket from the instrument panel carrier.
7. The column from the vehicle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: The steering column should never be supported by only the lower attachments. Damage to the lower retainer will result.

1. The column to the vehicle.
2. The column bracket to the instrument panel carrier.
- Tighten support bolts and nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. The electrical connectors.
4. The steering column to the intermediate shaft. Refer to "Intermediate Shaft", in this section.
5. The shift cable and bracket to the steering column.
6. The left knee bolster. Refer to Body and Trim.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to "Enabling the SIR System."