STEERING COLUMN

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN - WARNING).

WARNING: When an undeployed airbag module is to be removed from the vehicle, first disconnect the battery ground cable and isolate it. Allow the system capacitor to discharge for a minimum of two minutes before starting any removal.

CAUTION: Threading the retaining bolt (2) back in the end of the shaft until approximately 13 mm (0.5 in.) of thread is showing between the wheel and the head of the bolt allows a safe reaction surface for the puller to work against.

CAUTION: Do not bump or hammer on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.

NOTE: If the same steering column is to be reinstalled, clamp the tilt lever to lock the column in place so that it can be easily reinstalled in the same orientation.