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Tilt Steering Column: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Tilt Steering Column
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  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
    WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service. .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to REMOVAL  , Steering Wheel.
  5. Remove the universal joint. Refer to REMOVAL  , Universal Joint.
  6. Remove the trim panel under instrument panel.
  7. Remove the knee guard panel and steering column lower cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Knee Guard Panel & Steering Column Lower Cover
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  8. Remove all connectors from steering column.
  9. Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing steering column.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Under Instrument Panel Securing Steering Column
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  10. Pull out the steering shaft assembly from hole on toe board.
CAUTION: Be sure to remove the universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing of other parts.
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