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Steering Column: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS "Air Bag" component part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
  • Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to "STEERING WHEEL ".
  3. Removal spiral cable. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Disconnect data link connector.
  5. Remove lower instrument panel and lower reinforcement panel. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
  6. Remove the column covers.
  7. Disconnect electrical connectors.
  8. Remove three screws securing combination switch and remove combination switch.
  9. Remove key interlock cable (A/T models).
  10. Fig 1: Removing Key Interlock Cable And Lock Plate
    G04194763Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove the hole cover, then remove bolt from lower joint.
  12. Remove the steering column lower cover.
  13. Remove four nuts securing steering column and remove steering column.