Contents: Removal ↳ Installation ↳
Removal
All cars
1. Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Section 501-20A / 501-20B for additional information.
2.
NOTE: Make sure the drive wheels are facing straight ahead.
Center the steering and lock it in this position.
3. Disconnect the lower section from the instrument panel.
4. Remove the lower section of the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the data link connector (DLC).
- Disconnect the footwell light plug connector (if equipped).
5. Remove the upper steering column cover.
- Using a thin-tipped screwdriver, release the two clips (one on each side).
6. Disconnect the audio control switch from the lower steering column cover (if equipped).
- Using a thin-tipped screwdriver, release the locking element.
7. Remove the audio control switch (if equipped).
- Disconnect the plug connector.
8. Remove the lower steering column cover.
- 1. Release the steering column lock lever.
- 2. Remove the screws.
Right hand drive vehicles
9. Remove the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver.
- Disconnect the plug connector.
10. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the wiper/washer switch, clock spring and speed control system (if equipped).
11. Disconnect the plug connectors of the ignition switch, turn signals and headlight alarm.
Left-hand drive vehicles
12. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver, wiper/washer switch, clock spring, and speed control system (if equipped).
13. Disconnect the plug connectors of the ignition switch, turn signals and headlight alarm.
Vehicles with stability control
14. Disconnect the steering wheel rotation sensor connector.
All cars
15. Disconnect the wiring harness from the steering column.
- 1. Release the locking pin.
- 2. Disconnect the wiring harness.
16. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- Discard the bolt as it is no longer needed.
17. Remove the steering column.
Installation
All cars
1.
WARNING: When installing the steering column, new nuts must be used. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE: Make sure the drive wheels are facing straight ahead.
Install the steering column.
2.
WARNING: Install a new steering column pinch bolt. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
Connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear.
Vehicles with stability control
3.
WARNING: When installing a new steering wheel rotation sensor, the steering wheel rotation sensor lock pin must be removed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Remove the pin.
All cars
4. Connect the wiring harness to the steering column.
- 1. Connect the wiring harness.
- 2. Install the dowel pin.
Vehicles with stability control
5. Connect the steering wheel rotation sensor plug.
Left-hand drive vehicles
6. Connect the plug connectors of the ignition switch, turn signals and headlight alarm.
7. Connect the PATS transceiver, wiper/washer switch, clock spring, and speed control system (if equipped) connectors.
Right hand drive vehicles
8. Connect the plug connectors of the wiper/washer switch, clock spring and speed control system (if equipped).
9. Install the PATS transmitter.
- Connect the electrical connector.
All cars
10. Install the lower steering column cover.
- 1. Screw in the screws.
- 2. Lock the steering column lock lever.
11. Connect the audio control switch connector (if equipped).
12. Set the audio control switch (if equipped).
13. Install the upper steering column cover.
14. Connect the DLC and footwell lamp plugs (if equipped).
15. Connect the lower section to the instrument panel.
16. Install the driver air bag module. Refer to Section 501-20A / 501-20B for additional information.
Vehicles with stability control
17.
WARNING: Requires reconfiguration of Electronic Stability Assist. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.
Using WDS, configure the Electronic Course Stability Control function.
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