Steering Column Control Module: Removal

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury or death.

CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.

Fig 1: DRIVER AIRBAG R/I

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Position the front wheels straight-ahead .
Fully extend or pull out adjustable steering column.
Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
Remove the driver airbag (4) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: STEERING WHEEL R/I
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Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt (2), then slide the steering wheel (1) off the shaft.

Fig 3: CLOCKSPRING SCREWS
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Remove at least one clockspring screw (1). (Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION ). This will help keep the clockspring from uncentering itself.

Fig 4: SCCM SCREW
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Back out the set screw (1) through the access hole (3) in the bottom of the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (2).

Fig 5: SCCM R/I
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Pull the SCCM (1) off the steering column shaft.