Lever-Electronic Telescoping: Removal

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.

Position the front wheels straight-ahead .
Fully extend or pull out adjustable steering column.
Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Driver Airbag
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Remove the airbag (3). (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Steering Wheel
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Remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (2) then slide the steering wheel (1) off the column shaft.

Fig 3: Clockspring Screws
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Remove the clockspring screws (1), (Refer to CLOCKSPRING ).

Fig 4: Steering Angle Sensor
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If equipped with ESP , remove the steering angle sensor (1) from the SCCM (2).

Fig 5: Identifying SCCM Components
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Remove the telescoping steering lever screws (4) from the SCCM (5).

Fig 6: Lever
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Remove the telescoping lever from the SCCM.