All vehicles
- Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING ( )
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Vehicles without Driver Lower Airbag Module
- Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel.
Vehicles with Driver Lower Airbag Module
- Remove the driver lower airbag module. For additional information, refer to
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- Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system transceiver electrical connector. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
- Reposition the steering column wiring harness bracket. Remove the steering column wiring harness bracket retaining screw.
- Disconnect the steering wheel rotation sensor electrical connector.
- Remove and discard the steering column lower retaining bolt.
- Remove the steering column. Remove the steering column retaining bolts. Remove the steering column.
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- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten in the sequence shown. Tighten to 24 N.m.
- Install a new bolt. Tighten to 25 N.m.
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- Remove and discard the steering column lower retaining bolt.
- Remove the steering column coupling.
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Scheme 17
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten to 25 N.m.
- Install a new bolt. Tighten to 25 N.m.
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- Position the front wheels in a straight ahead position and centralize steering wheel.
- Remove the driver airbag module. For additional information, refer to
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the steering wheel.
- Using suitable insulation/masking tape, secure the clockspring to prevent movement from the centralized position.
Scheme 20
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten to 47 N.m.