Steering Column: Removal
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
- Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the SCCM. Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) . Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering .
- Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds .
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NOTE: Make sure that the steering wheel does not rotate or damage to the clockspring may occur.
Secure the steering wheel.
- Remove the steering column opening lower trim panel.
- Unclip and lower the steering column opening lower trim panel.
- Remove the retainers and the steering column opening lower trim panel.
- Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
Vehicles with selector lever
- Remove the GSM. Refer to: Gear Shift Module (GSM) - Vehicles With: Column Shift
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All vehicles
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with power adjustable steering column shown, all others similar.
Includes deployable column connector.
Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the retainers and position the wire harness aside.
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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Disconnect the steering column upper shaft from the steering column.
- Remove and discard the bolt.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- Disconnect the steering column upper shaft from the steering column.
- Remove and discard the bolt.
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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the retainers and remove the steering column.