NOTE: The steering column can be removed as an assembly with or without the ignition switch (depending on the purpose of removing the steering column). This subsection describes removing the steering column with the ignition switch removed.
You will need: a 10 mm wrench, 10 mm and 13 mm socket heads, an extension, and a piston puller.
1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Remove the steering column cover (see "Removing and installing the steering column cover").
3. Remove the steering wheel (see "Removing and installing the steering wheel"), having previously set it to a position corresponding to rectilinear movement.
4. Remove the steering column switches assembly with the connector (see "Replacing the steering column switches").
5. Remove the ignition switch (see "Removing and installing the ignition switch (lock)").
6. Remove the instrument cluster (see "Removing and installing the instrument cluster").
7. Remove the instrument panel trim panel (see "Removing and installing the instrument panel").
8. Under the instrument panel, open the wire harness holder and remove the harness from it.
9. Using a piston puller, disconnect the wire harness holder from the steering column…
10. …and move the tourniquet to the side.
11. Remove the bolt securing the terminal connection of the steering column shaft to the steering shaft.
12. Turn out the two bottom…
13. …and the two upper steering column mounting screws...
14. …then remove the steering column by disconnecting the column shaft and the steering shaft.
NOTE: Replacing the steering column bracket is described in the subsection "Removing and installing the instrument panel".
15. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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