Removal

1. Remove battery ground cable.
2. Remove steering wheel.
3. On models less automatic seat belts, remove I/P lower finish panel and steering column lower cover.
4. On models with automatic seat belts, remove knee bolster and steering column cover as follows:
a. Remove switch base by pulling up.
b. Straighten forward end of hook section of iron plate insert from knee bolster side.
c. Remove knee bolster retaining bolts.
d. Remove meter cluster, then combination meter.

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Steering Column Assembly:

e. Remove clip from RH of knee bolster, Fig. 1.
f. Remove steering column lower cover.
5. On all models, remove I/P lower reinforcement.
6. Disconnect electrical connectors.

Fig. 2 Knee Bolster:

7. Remove universal joint, Fig. 2.
8. Remove column retaining bolt, then the column.