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Steering Column: Removal

  1. Ensure wheels are in straight-ahead position and parking brake is set. Mark position of steering wheel to column cover using piece of tape, and then cut tape across opening between steering wheel and upper cover.
  2. Remove all related fuses or disconnect fusible link. If necessary, disconnect negative battery cable. Remove retaining screws located behind square plastic pads on lower instrument panel knee protector. Remove hood release handle. Remove lower instrument panel knee protector. See Figure.
  3. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove lap air duct and shower duct located behind lower instrument panel knee protector. See Figure. Remove harness/interlock cable band strap from column.
  4. Remove interlock cable cover, and disconnect interlock cable from slide lever. See Figure. Disconnect all steering column electrical connectors. Mark intermediate shaft lower knuckle joint to steering rack output shaft for installation reference, and then disconnect joint from shaft.
  5. If necessary, remove horn pad and steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove lower steering column cover assembly retaining bolts from firewall. Remove steering column lower bracket and upper tilt bracket mounting bolts. Remove steering column assembly.
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