Removal Procedure
- Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
- Roll back the seal on the shift lever (1) until the TORX® head screw (2) is exposed.
- Remove the TORX® head screw (2).
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (NON-LUXURY) or KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (LUXURY) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the nuts (1) from the knee bolster deflector bracket
- Remove the wiring harness retaining pin (4) from the instrument panel.
- Remove the wire straps and open the harness insulation to gain access to the electrical wiring.
- Remove the wiring from the electrical connector.
- Remove the shift lever (1).
NOTE:
During removal of the steering column the wire harness retaining clip must be removed and reinstalled after installing the steering column or damage may occur to the wire harness.