Removal Procedure
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CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (FLOOR SHIFT) or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT) .
- Remove the tilt spring only. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT .
- Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to STEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION .
- Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly.
- Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) by using J 21854-01 .
- Install the tilt knob into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- Pull back on the tilt knob and at the same time pull the steering column tilt head assembly (1) down and away from the steering column.
- Remove the steering column tilt head assembly (1) with the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly (2).
- Remove the tilt knob.
- Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
- Discard the 4 TORX® head screws.
- Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.