Steering Column, Removing and Installing

Steering lock housing, removing and installing

WARNING!

- Observe all safety precautions before starting work on any part of the airbag system.

Removing

- Airbag unit and steering column removed.
- Upper and lower steering column trim removed.






- Remove bolt for steering column switch (arrow) and remove steering column switch.
- Remove plastic cover over shear bolts.
- On vehicles with automatic transmission, unhook ignition lock cable.






- Chisel off shear head bolts using suitable chisel.

Installing

- On vehicles with automatic transmission, attach ignition lock cable.
- Install new shear bolts.
- Tighten shear head bolts until heads shear off.
- Install steering column switch.
- Adjust distance between steering column switch and steering wheel.

Installation is the reverse of removal.