Steering Column: Disassembly

All vehicles 

1. Remove the two multifunction switches.
   1. Depress the retaining tangs.
      Fig 1: Depress Retaining Tangs & Lifting Switches Upwards

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   2. Lift the switches upwards.
2. Detach the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.
   Fig 2: Detaching Driver Air Bag Module

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3. Remove the driver air bag module.
   • Release the three clips.
   • Disconnect the air bag module electrical connector.
     Fig 3: Removing Driver Air Bag Module

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4. Remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver.
   Fig 4: Removing Passive Anti-Theft System Transceiver

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5. Remove the steering wheel.
   1. Disconnect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped).
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Speed Control Electrical Connector & Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt

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   2. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt.
6. Remove the tolerance ring.
   Fig 6: Removing Tolerance Ring

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NOTE: Make sure the clockspring is not allowed to rotate. Secure in the central position with a piece of suitable tape.
7. Remove the clockspring.
   • Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two retaining clips.
     Fig 7: Releasing Two Retaining Clips

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8. Remove the ignition switch.
   Fig 8: Removing Ignition Switch

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   • Release the clips.
9. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
   1. Insert and turn the ignition key to position I (Accessory).
      Fig 9: Turning Ignition Key To Accessory & Depressing Detent

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   2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, depress the detent.
   3. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.

   Vehicles With Stability Assist 

10. Fully extend the steering column
    1. Release the locking lever.
       Fig 10: Releasing Locking Lever & Fully Extend Steering Column

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    2. Fully extend the steering column.
NOTE: The steering column two halves must be marked before separating.
Fig 11: Marking Two Halves Of Steering Column
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11. Mark the two halves of the steering column.

    All Vehicles 

12. Remove the Allen bolt.
    Fig 12: Removing Allen Bolt

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13. Separate the steering column two halves.
    Fig 13: Identifying Separate Steering Column Two Halves

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    Vehicles with stability assist 

14. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
    1. Remove the screws.
       Fig 14: Locating Screws & Tangs

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    2. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, depress the locking tangs and remove the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
15. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining screws.
    Fig 15: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Retaining Screws

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16. Remove the steering wheel rotation sensor.
    Fig 16: Removing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor

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