Removal & Installation (Hombre)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Place ignition in LOCK position. Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove steering column trim panels. Remove knee bolster and trim panel. On column shift models, disconnect transmission shift cable. On all models, disconnect bulkhead connector by loosening center screw.
- Remove nut and bolt from upper and lower shaft connection. Remove upper and lower steering column support nuts. On column shift models, rotate column to allow shift lever to clear instrument panel opening. On all models, remove steering column. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.