Steering Column Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the negative battery cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless instructed otherwise, the ignition switch must be in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Remove the inflator module from the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL INFLATOR MODULE REPLACEMENT.
3. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt.
4. Remove the upper coupling bolt.
5. Turn the steering wheel back to the right until the wheels are in a straight ahead position and then lock the steering column.





6. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER in INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND CONSOLE.
7. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER (DRIVER) in INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND CONSOLE.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the column.





9. Remove the nuts from lower steering column support plate.





10. Remove the upper steering column bracket nuts from the upper reinforcement assembly (3).
11. Slide the steering column (2) off of the [1][2]intermediate shaft.
12. Remove the steering column (2) from the vehicle. Rotate the steering column clockwise as the bottom of the steering column reaches the reinforcement assembly. This will allow the Steering Wheel Position sensor room to clear the instrument panel brace.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the steering column assembly (2) into the vehicle and insert the lower steering shaft assembly into the upper coupling of the [1][2]intermediate shaft.
2. Install the cross car locating bushing (1) on the right hand mounting stud.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the upper steering column bracket nuts to the upper reinforcement assembly (3).
- Tighten the upper steering column bracket nuts to 24 Nm (17 lb ft).
4. Install the lower steering column support plate (1) nuts.
- Tighten the lower steering column support plate nuts to 24 Nm (17 lb ft).
5. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling of the [1][2]intermediate shaft.
6. Install the upper coupling bolt.
- Tighten the upper coupling bolt to 47.5 Nm (35 lb ft).
7. Connect all the electrical connectors (except the SIR) to the column.
8. Install the driver knee bolster bracket (1). Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER (DRIVER) in INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES AND CONSOLE.
9. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER in INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND CONSOLE.
10. Install the inflator module. Refer to STEERING WHEEL INFLATOR MODULE REPLACEMENT.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Program the Transmitters. Refer to TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING/SYNCHRONIZATION in KEYLESS ENTRY.
13. Perform SIR Diagnostic System Check. Refer to SIR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK in SIR.
14. Perform the Steering Wheel Position Sensor (SWPS) plausibility test. Refer to SWPS PLAUSIBILITY TEST in ABS BRAKES.