Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder case assembly. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
- Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
- Remove the turn signal switch housing. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Housing Replacement .
- Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .
- Remove the 2 pivot pins (3) from the steering column tilt head assembly (1) using J 21854-01 . See Special Tools .
- Install the tilt lever into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
- Pull back on the tilt lever 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 (3) from the steering column jacket assembly (2).
- Remove the tilt lever.
- Remove the steering shaft (1) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
.