Repair procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Shrouds
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Disconnect the electronic steering column lock connector (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Electronic Steering Column Lock Connector
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Remove the electronic steering column lock (A) after removing the shear bolts.
(Refer to STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )

Fig 3: Identifying Electronic Steering Column Lock & Shear Bolts
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