Removal

DoWARNING:
- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE.
- CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
- DO NOT SET A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE DOWN WITH THE TRIM COVER FACE DOWN.
- AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE CAN CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.
- NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED TRIM COVERS MUST BE REPLACED, NOT REPAINTED.
- VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE THE SENSOR WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.
- TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF SO EQUIPPED).

REMOVAL

1. Remove air bag sliding contact.

NOTE: Make sure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.

2. Remove two bolts. Disconnect two multi-function switch electrical connectors. Remove multi-function switch.
3. Remove four bolts and instrument panel reinforcement brace.
4. Disconnect ignition switch electrical connector.
5. Disconnect brake shift interlock solenoid electrical connector.
6. Disconnect and remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS) sensor ring.
7. Remove bolt. Disconnect shift cable and bracket from steering column.
8. Remove and discard lower steering column shaft pinch bolt. Disconnect lower steering column shaft from steering column lower yoke.
9. Remove four steering column mounting nuts. Position steering column on vehicle floor.
10. Disconnect parking brake release vacuum hose extension from parking brake release switch.
11. Disconnect and position shift cable and bracket out of the way.
12. Remove steering column from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position steering column in vehicle.
2. Position and connect shift cable and bracket to steering column.
3. Connect parking brake release vacuum hose extension to parking brake release switch.
4. Position and support steering column against the steering column support bracket. Install the four steering column mounting nuts. Tighten to 13-17 Nm (10-13 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect lower steering column shaft to steering column lower yoke. Install new pinch bolt. Tighten to 26-34 Nm (19-25 ft. lbs.).
6. Position shift cable and bracket on steering column. Install retaining bolt.
7. Install and connect the PATS sensor ring.
8. Connect brake shift interlock solenoid electrical connector.
9. Connect ignition switch electrical connector.
10. Install instrument panel reinforcement brace and three bolts.
11. Connect two multi-function switch electrical connectors. Position multi-function switch. Install two bolts.
12. Install air bag sliding contact.