Removal and Installation

Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
- Rotate the steering wheel until the steering column locks into position.
Remove the clockspring. See CLOCK-SPRING .

Fig 1: Positioning Steering Column Boot Aside
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Position the steering column boot aside.
Remove the steering column coupling upper pinch bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf).
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) Transceiver Module Electrical Connector
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If equipped, disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver module electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Steering Column
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Disconnect the wiring harness from the steering column.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the 4 steering column mounting bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf).
Remove the steering column assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.