Steering Column, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the driver side footwell vent. Refer to AIR DUCT .

-- Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to HEADLAMPS .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the steering intermediate shaft universal joint -1- from the steering column -2-.

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-- Versions with power steering column: disconnect the connector -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolts in the sequence -4 to 1-. Support the steering column -arrow- from underneath with one hand while doing this.

Fig 1: Steering Column - Tightening Sequence

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-- Disengage the steering column toward the rear and lower carefully.

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The installation position of the version with a mechanical steering column is shown.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module

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-- Remove the steering column.