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Steering Column: Removal

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  1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Specifications information.
  2. Make the SRS system safe.
  3. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel information.
  4. Remove the steering column lower cowl.
    • Remove the 2 screws.
    • If installed, disconnect the steering column and foot pedal control switch electrical connector.
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    5. CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.
  5. Check the road wheels are in the straight ahead position, then remove the steering column universal joint upper clamp bolt.
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  6. Release the steering column.
    • Loosen but do not remove the 4 nuts.
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  7. Remove the steering column upper cowl.
    • Remove the 3 screws.
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  8. Disconnect the upper steering column wiring harness connections.
    • Disconnect the 6 electrical connectors.
    • Release the 3 wiring harness clips.
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  9. Disconnect the steering angle sensor electrical connector.
    • Release the 3 clips.
  10. Remove the steering column.
    • Remove the 4 nuts.
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    11. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
  11. Using the special tool, remove the driver air bag module.
    • Rotate the steering wheel for access to slots.
    • Carefully release the 2 clips.
    • Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
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    12. NOTE: Note the fitted position.
  12. Remove the steering wheel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Loosen, but do not fully remove the bolt.
    • Release the steering wheel from the spline.
    • Remove the bolt.
    • Release the electrical harness.
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    13. CAUTION: Failing to install the clockspring special tool, may result in damage to vehicle.
    CAUTION: Do not dismantle the clockspring, it has no serviceable parts and must be replaced as a complete assembly.
  13. Install the special tool to the clockspring.
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  14. Remove the clockspring.
    • Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
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    15. NOTE: Note the fitted position.
  15. Remove the steering angle sensor.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Remove the reluctor ring.
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