Steering column — Vehicles manufactured from 03/2002

Withdrawal

1.

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

Center the steering and lock it in this position.

2. Remove the driver airbag module. Refer to Section 501-20A / 501-20B for more information.

3. Disconnect the lower section of the instrument panel.

• 1. Remove the screws.
• 2. Disconnect the clip.

4. Disconnect the data link connector (DLC) and plug connectors for footwell lighting (in the presence of).

• Remove the lower section of the instrument panel.

5. Remove the top casing of a steering column.

• Using a fine tip screwdriver, release the two clips (one on each side).

6. Remove the audio control switch (in the presence of).

• 1. Using a fine tip screwdriver, release the locking element.
• 2. Disconnect the audio control switch connector.

7. Remove the lower casing of a steering column.

• 1. Release the steering lock lever (in the presence of).
• 2. Remove the screws.

8. Disconnect the connectors of the passive anti-theft alarm transceiver (PATS), windshield wiper/washer switch and clock spring/steering wheel rotation sensor/speed control system.




9. Disconnect the plug connectors of the ignition switch and the turn signal/headlight switch.



10. Disconnect the wiring harness from the steering column.

• 1. Release lock pin.
• 2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the steering column.

11. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering mechanism.

• 1. Turn out a bolt.
• 2. Disconnect the steering gear shaft from the steering column.

12. Remove the steering column.

• Remove the three self-locking nuts.
• Remove the Torx bolt.

Installation

All cars

1.

WARNING: When installing the steering column, be sure to install new self-locking nuts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

WARNING: Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

Install the steering column.



2.

WARNING: Install a new steering column coupler bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.

Connect the steering column shaft to the steering mechanism.

• 1. Connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear.
• 2. Install the bolt.

3. Connect the wiring harness to the steering column.

• 1. Connect the wiring harness to the steering column.
• 2. Install the dowel pin.

4. Connect the plug connectors of the ignition switch and the turn signal/headlight switch.



5. Disconnect the connectors of the passive anti-theft alarm transceiver (PATS), windshield wiper/washer switch and clock spring/steering wheel rotation sensor/speed control system.



6. Establish the lower casing of a steering column.

• 1. Lower the steering column lock lever.
• 2. Screw in the screws.

7. Set the audio control switch (in the presence of).

• 1. Connect the audio control switch connector.
• 2. Set the audio control switch.

8. Establish the top casing of a steering column.



9. Connect the data link plug (DLC) and plug connectors for footwell lighting (in the presence of).



10. Connect the bottom section of the instrument panel.

• 1. Fasten the clip.
• 2. Install screws.

11. Install the driver's airbag module. See Section 501-20A / 501-20B for more information.

Vehicles with yaw control

12.

WARNING: Reconfiguration of electronic heading stability is required. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

Using WDS, configure the electronic heading stability function.