Steering Column

Steering Column



















Removal and Installation

1. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

2. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.

3. NOTE: The instrument cluster finish panel is held in place with retaining clips that are attached to the bezel.

Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

4. Remove the floor console finish panel.

5. Remove the LH A-pillar lower trim panel.

6. Remove the left center stack wing.

7. Remove the 2 screws and the steering column opening cover.
- Disconnect the headlamp and courtesy light switch electrical connectors.

8. Remove the 4 bolts and the steering column opening cover reinforcement.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

9. Remove the upper steering column shroud by carefully pressing the sides inward.

10. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.

11. Disconnect the electrical harness pin-type retainers.

12. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Ignition switch

- Multifunction switch (turn signal/hazard flasher)

- Clockspring

- Multifunction switch (windshield wiper/washer)

- PATS

13. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the shaft from the steering column.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

14. Remove the 4 nuts and the steering column.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.