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Removal Procedure

CAUTION:
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
    Fig 1: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
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  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (TILT COLUMN)  or IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CASE REPLACEMENT (STANDARD COLUMN)  .
  3. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Remove the tilt spring assembly. Refer to TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
  7. Remove the linear shift assembly. Refer to LINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Remove the steering column seal (3) from the adapter and bearing assembly (2).
  9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Adapter And Bearing Assembly From Steering Column Jacket Assembly
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  10. Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column support assembly (1) using J 21854-01  (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Pivot Pins From Steering Column Support Assembly Using J 21854-01
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  11. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly (2) with the lower steering shaft (3) still attached.
    Fig 4: Removing Tilt Head Assembly From Steering Column Jacket Assembly
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  12. Remove the tilt head assembly (1) from the steering shaft assembly (2).
    Fig 5: Removing Tilt Head Assembly From Steering Shaft Assembly
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    IMPORTANT: Mark the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly before disassembly. Failure to assemble the race and upper shaft assembly and the lower shaft assembly correctly will cause the steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
    Fig 6: Disengaging Race And Upper Shaft Assembly From Lower Shaft Assembly
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  13. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly (1) 90 degrees to the lower shaft assembly (2).
  14. Disengage the race and upper shaft assembly (1) from the lower shaft assembly (2).
  15. Remove the 4 TORX® head screws (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).
  16. Remove the steering column support assembly (1) from the steering column jacket assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Support Assembly
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