Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing
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WARNING:
Note the following before removing the steering column:
Create a sketch showing the:
- routing of the electrical wiring harnesses,
- securing the electrical wiring harnesses,
- cable tie locations.
This especially applies to the wiring harness to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-.
Note the following before installing the steering column:
- Route the wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
- Secure the wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
- Install all the cable ties that were loosened or cut in the same locations when installing the steering column.
- Make sure the wiring harness to the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- is not pinched and does not come into contact with sharp edges when adjusting the steering column.
Only the following steering column components need to be removed to replace the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- :
- Install the driver side airbag. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Steering column trim. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL .
- the required electrical wires and connectors
-- Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolt -1- and the Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -- -2-.
WARNING:
- After removing the control module, make sure no dirt or foreign objects enter the steering column.