Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect battery negative and positive terminals and wait at least 3 minutes. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
If replacing the steering column, remove the combination switch and spiral cable from steering column assembly with combination switches attached. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove tilt lever knob from tilt lever by inserting a suitable tool into slot of tilt lever knob, then depress tab and withdraw tilt lever knob.

Fig 1: Locating Tilt Lever Knob
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Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove steering column cover. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove knee protector screws and the knee protector.

Fig 2: Locating Knee Protector Mounting Screws
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Remove lock nut and bolt, then separate upper joint from upper shaft.

Fig 3: Locating Upper Joint Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect electrical connectors, if necessary.
Remove the steering column assembly nuts and bolts, then remove steering column assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Assembly Nuts And Bolts
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Remove hole cover seal and clamp, if necessary.
Remove nuts and hole cover mounting plate and hole cover from dash panel, if necessary.
Raise vehicle, then remove lower joint shaft bolt and remove lower joint shaft and upper shaft from vehicle, if necessary.
- During lower joint detachment, insert a tool into the yoke groove to prevent gouging damage.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Lower Joint Shaft Bolt
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