Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- Secure the steering wheel so it will not turn when the mid intermediate steering shaft is disconnected.
- Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft @ Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft - Separate - Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (AWD) , or Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (RWD)
Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Clip Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger (2) - Remove
Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Hose Nut (1) @ Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve - Remove
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger (1) @ Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve - Remove
- Air Conditioning System Sealing Washer (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Nut (1) - Remove [3x]
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot (1) - Remove
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.