Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove combination switch. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove steering angle sensor from steering column. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the harness connectors from the paddle shifter (if equipped). Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the instrument panel brace bolts (
) and the instrument panel brace.
- Disconnect harness connectors from tilt and telescopic motors (if equipped).
- Separate harness from steering column.
- Remove nut (C) and bolt (A) and separate steering lower joint (2) from steering column upper joint (1).
(B)
Steering lower joint pinch bolt
CAUTION: Do not reuse pinch bolt nut. - Place steering column tilt/telescope lever (1) in locked position (
) as shown (if equipped).
- Remove steering column nuts and bolts then remove steering column.