Steering Column: Removing
The steering column is delivered only as a complete replacement part. Service is not possible.
Only the electronic steering column lock control module can be replaced separately.
-- Set the wheels to the straight ahead position.
-- Position the steering wheel as far down as possible using the full range of the steering column adjuster.
-- Remove the driver airbag. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG / OVERVIEW - STEERING WHEEL .
-- Remove the airbag steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL WITH AIRBAG .
-- Remove The Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove The Driver Side Knee Airbag If Installed. Refer to KNEE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- If Installed, Remove The Right Driver Side Knee Bar. Refer to the appropriate service information. DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the driver side footwell vent. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the steering column trim. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL / UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove The Steering Column Switch Module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULE -J527-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Never loosen or remove the bolts on the dynamic steering unit on steering column.
-- Disengage the wiring guide -1- at the steering column -arrows- and lay it aside.
-- On vehicles equipped with dynamic steering, disconnect the connector on the adjustor and free up the cable guide on the left side of the steering column.
-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the steering intermediate shaft -3- from the steering column -1-.
-- Remove the lower steering column bolts -1 through 4- on the mounting bracket and pedal assembly.
-- Remove the steering column bolts -1- and -2- on the central tube while supporting the steering column from below with the hand.
-- Pull the steering column back slightly, disengage it from the positioning holes on the central tube and lower it.
-- If the vehicle has a lock locking system, disconnect the connector -2- from the electronic steering column lock control module -1-, remove the clip -5-, free up the wiring harness -3- and remove the steering column.