Tilt Steering Column: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Tilt Steering Column

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1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
2. Disconnect battery minus ground cable.
3. Remove airbag module. < Ref. to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .>
   WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service (if so equipped).
4. Remove steering wheel. < Ref. to REMOVAL  , Steering Wheel.>
5. Lift-up the vehicle.
6. Remove universal joint. < Ref. to REMOVAL  , Universal Joint.>
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove trim panel under instrument panel.
9. Remove the screw securing lower steering column cover.
   Fig 2: Removing Screw Securing Lower Steering Column Cover

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10. Remove all connectors from steering column.
11. Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing steering column.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Under Instrument Panel Securing Steering Column

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12. Pull out steering shaft assembly from hole on toe board.

CAUTION: Be sure to remove universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing of other parts.