Steering Column and Steering Shaft - Removal

STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING SHAFT - COMPONENTS <MODELS WITHOUT DRIVER AIRBAG>

STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING SHAFT - COMPONENTS <MODELS WITH DRIVER AIRBAG>

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the driver airbag module.

On models without a driver airbag, remove the horn switch cover.

3. Loosen the self-locking steering wheel mounting nut.

4. Make alignment marks between the steering shaft and the steering wheel, then remove the steering wheel using the special tool.

Do not use a hammer to remove the steering wheel, as this may damage the steering column.

5. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers.

6. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch under the steering wheel.

7. Remove the three mounting bolts shown in the illustration, then remove the combination switch assembly.

8. Remove the four mounting screws shown in the illustration and remove the lower instrument panel cover.

9. Remove the five bolts shown in the illustration that secure the steering column assembly and the steering universal joint.

10. Remove the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the steering column and steering shaft assembly.