Steering Column: Removal
- Disable SIR system (if equipped). See AIR BAG DISABLING & ACTIVATING . Set front wheels in straight-ahead position and turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove trim panels from around steering column as necessary.
- Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL . Remove stoplight switch. Remove joint coupling bolt and nut attaching intermediate shaft to steering shaft.
- Disconnect transmission linkage rod or cable from lever on shift tube (column shift). Remove toe plate-to-cowl attaching bolts. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary. Remove steering column bracket mounting nuts. Remove steering column.