Tilt Steering Column: Removal

Fig 1: Tilt Steering Column With Torque Specifications

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1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Remove the airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
   WARNING: Always refer to "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
4. Remove the steering wheel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
5. Remove the universal joint. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint. >
6. Remove the trim panel under instrument panel.
7. Remove the knee guard panel and steering column lower cover.
   Fig 2: Identifying Knee Guard Panel

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8. Remove all connectors from steering column.
9. Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing steering column.
   Fig 3: Identifying Bolts Under Instrument Panel Steering Column

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10. Pull out the steering shaft assembly from hole on toe board.
    CAUTION:

    • Be sure to remove the universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing of other parts.
    • Do not loosen tilt lever when the steering column is not secured to the vehicle.