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Steering Column Assembly & Lock: Removal

  1. Remove steering column intermediate shaft. See SHAFT - INTERMEDIATE & UNIVERSAL JOINT - STEERING COLUMN .
  2. Remove rotary coupler:
  3. Open fascia lower access panel.
  4. Remove steering column nacelle. See NACELLE - STEERING COLUMN .
  5. Disconnect multiplug and illumination bulb from passive coil and remove passive coil. See Fig 1.
  6. Disconnect 2 multiplugs from wiper switch assembly. See Fig 2.
  7. Disconnect 2 multiplugs from light switch assembly.
  8. Loosen screw and remove switch assembly. See Fig 3.
  9. Disconnect ignition switch multiplug.
  10. Disconnect multiplug from ignition switch housing. See Fig 4.
  11. Release harness from column clip. See Fig 5.
  12. Remove 4 nuts securing steering column assembly to fascia rail and remove steering column assembly.
  13. Remove rubber boot from steering column assembly. See Fig 6.
  14. Position steering column assembly in a vice. See Fig 7.
  15. Remove 2 screws and remove ignition switch.
  16. Remove cable tie and remove multiplug from ignition switch.
  17. Centre punch or drill out steering lock shear bolts.
  18. Remove steering lock.
Fig 1: Removing Passive Coil
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Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiper Switch Multiplugs
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Fig 3: Removing Switch Assembly
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Fig 4: Disconnect Ignition Switch Housing Multiplug
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Fig 5: Releasing Column Clip Harness
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Fig 6: Removing Rubber Boot From Steering Column Assembly
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Fig 7: Positioning Steering Column Assembly In A Vice
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