Removal and Installation
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the 2 screws and the bottom steering column shroud.
- Remove the screw and the top steering column shroud.
- Disconnect the transmission control switch electrical connector.
- Remove the pin and the selector lever. Discard the selector lever pin.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine the location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine the location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
CAUTION:
Never reinstall the old gearshift lever pin.
NOTE:
A new gearshift lever pin must be installed whenever removed.