Steering Lock Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

Replacement Part 

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the following parts:
   1. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Hood release lever
   6. Driver-side lower panel
   7. Driver-side knee air bag module
   8. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
   9. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   10. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   11. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   12. Cup holder (See CUP HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   13. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   14. Rear console
   15. Center lower panel
   16. Driver-side air bag module
   17. Steering wheel
   18. Upper column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   19. Lower column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   20. Clock spring
   21. Light switch
   22. Wiper and washer switch
   23. Joint cover
   24. Steering shaft
3. Make a groove on the heads of the bolts by punching them with a chisel using a hammer.

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4. Remove the bolts by rotating them counterclockwise.
5. Remove the steering lock unit.

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6. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See STEERING LOCK UNIT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
7. If the steering lock unit is replaced, perform the immobilizer system-related part programming.