Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Set the parking brake.
Remove the instrument panel finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL .
Remove the lower steering column cover.
1. Remove the lower steering column cover bolts.
2. Position the parking brake release aside and remove the lower steering column cover.
Fig 1: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover
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Remove the bolts and the lower steering column reinforcement.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Reinforcement Bolts
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If equipped, position the transmission range indicator cable out of the way.
1. Disconnect the cable.
2. Remove the screw and position the cable aside.
Fig 3: Positioning Transmission Range Indicator Cable Out Of Way
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Loosen the steering column assembly.

Fig 4: Loosening Steering Column Assembly
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Remove the screws.

Fig 5: Removing Screws
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Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Pull the instrument cluster out from the instrument panel and disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.