Steering Column: Removal
NOTE:
Cover driver seat to protect seat trim.
- Remove SIR coil assembly. See SIR COIL ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove HVAC duct. Remove knee bolster. Remove lever control switch assembly. See LEVER CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove upper intermediate shaft-to-steering shaft pinch bolt, and disconnect shaft from column. Remove steering column upper and lower mounting bracket fasteners, and remove column.NOTE: Behind upper column mounting nut is plastic locator to center steering column in front of driver in accident.