REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy. |
Note. Component removal and installation procedures are not available from manufacturer. Steering column removal and installation procedures are provided to aid in removing some power tilt and telescopic steering system components.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure front wheels are pointing straight ahead before disassembly. Using a screwdriver, remove 2 cover plates on each side of steering wheel. (Схема №5) Remove 2 screws securing air bag to steering wheel. Pull air bag module from steering wheel and disconnect wiring harness from air bag module. WARNING: Place air bag module face up while working on vehicle. DO NOT attempt to disassemble air bag module. Severe injury or damage may occur if air bag accidentally deploys.
- Remove steering wheel securing nut. Before removing steering wheel, make alignment marks on steering wheel and main shaft for reassembly. Using steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel from column.
- Remove screws securing upper and lower steering column covers and remove covers. Remove finish panel under instrument cluster. Remove screws securing under cover. Disconnect 2 DLC connectors from under cover and remove under cover. Remove finish plate and end pad.
- Remove outside rearview mirror switch assembly. Disconnect wiring harness connector from mirror switch. Disconnect hood lock release lever from lower cover. Remove lower cover from instrument panel. Remove one screw securing heater duct to register duct and remove heater duct.
- Remove combination switch and spiral cable. Make alignment marks on sliding yoke and control shaft before disassembly. Loosen upper bolt on control shaft and remove lower bolt securing column to control shaft. Remove upper bolt and disconnect sliding yoke from control shaft.
- Remove brake pedal return spring. Loosen hole cover clamp. Remove 4 column securing bolts-to-lower instrument bracket and remove column. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.