Active Steering Safety Lock (Locking Magnet), Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

The steering wheel cannot be turned and the front wheels cannot be moved out of the straight ahead position when the adjusting element is removed. Otherwise the position of the steering wheel may be incorrect after the work is completed. Follow all the rule for cleanliness when performing the following work.

-- Turn the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position (the wheels on the front and rear axle must now line up) and lock the steering wheel lock in the straight-ahead position.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover -2-. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For engine(s) CTUA, CAED, CREH, CEUC, CTGE, CREC, CYNB, CPNB] .

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-- Mark the installed position and the position of the Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator -F437- (dynamic steering) -arrow- (needed for installation later).

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-- Disconnect the connector -4- from the actuator -3-.

-- Remove any paint still on the bolt heads -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the actuator -3- from the steering column.

To remove the bolts -1 and 2-, use the socket supplied in the new actuator repair kit.