Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING:
When an undeployed airbag module is to be removed from the vehicle, first disconnect the battery ground cable and isolate it. Allow the system capacitor to discharge for a minimum of two minutes before starting any removal.
NOTE:
In case of replacing steering column, connect the diagnostic tool to calibrate the "sensor".
NOTE:
Position the front wheels straight, enter the first block steering to the right and remove the ignition key.
NOTE:
Keep closed the adjustment lever steering column during all phases of removal and installation.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). Refer to MODULE, STEERING COLUMN CONTROL (SCCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the sentry key antenna. Refer to ANTENNA, SENTRY KEY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove and DISCARD
the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1a), and remove the intermediate shaft (1b) from the steering gear.
- Remove the ground cable bolt (2).
- Disconnect the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) wire harness connectors (1) and disengage the EPS wire harness routing clip (3).
- Remove the steering column to dash frame nuts (4).
- Remove the steering column to dash frame bolts (1a), and remove the steering column (1b).