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Steering Column Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Column
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Steering Column Replacement

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the knee bolster panel. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  2. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
  3. Remove the steering column trim panels. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
1 Connectors, Ignition Switch Electrical
2 Bolt, Steering Column Pinch

Tighten:  20 N.m (15 lb ft)

3 Nut, Steering Column Pinch Bolt
Tip:  Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
4 Bolt, Steering Column Support

Tighten:  25 N.m (18 lb ft)

5 Bolt, Steering Column Mounting

Tighten:  30 N.m (22 lb ft)

6 Column, Steering