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Steering Column Lock Control Module Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Column Lock Control Module
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Ensure the steering wheel and the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
  2. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement
  3. Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
  4. With foot OFF the brake pedal and the shift lever in the PARK position, press the ignition and start switch once. This will place the ignition system in the ACCESSORY mode and unlock the steering column for 5 minutes.
  5. Turn the steering wheel to verify the steering column is NOT locked.
  6. Disconnect the steering column lock control module electrical connectors.
  7. With foot OFF the brake pedal and the shift lever in the PARK position, press the ignition and start switch once. This will place the ignition system in the OFF mode and leave the steering column unlocked as long as the electrical connectors are disconnected.
1 Steering Column Lock Control Module Bolt [2x]
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Remove the OLD steering column lock control module bolts.

    DISCARD the bolts.

  2. Install the NEW steering column lock control module bolts.

    Tighten the bolts until the bolt heads break off.

NOTE: Start ALL bolts by hand before breaking the bolt heads off or misalignment of the steering column lock control module may occur.
2 Steering Column Lock Control Module Bolt [2x]
Tighten 
9.5 N.m (84 lb in)
3 Steering Column Lock Control Module
Procedure 
Program the steering column lock control module. Refer to Steering Column Lock Module Programming and Setup