STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Steering Column
2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 7-3
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STEERING COLUMN
Read WARNING on page 7-1.
STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery and spark plug as instructed in the WARNING on page 7-1.
2. Remove the steering wheel. See Steering Wheel Removal on page 7-1.
3. Remove the front body as instructed. See Front Body Removal, Section 4, Page 4-4.
4. Remove the center dash panel (Figure 7-3, Page 7-3).
4.1. Remove the plastic cap covering the mounting screw on each side of the center dash (Figure 7-3,
4.2. Loosen (but do not remove) the screw on each side of the center dash panel.
4.3. Insert screwdriver at the top center of the dash between dash and cowl brace. Gently pry center
dash out slightly from under edge of cowl brace.
4.4. Pull center dash out approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the frame and then bend the top right cor-
ner of the center dash inward while pulling the top of the panel out and down.
NOTE: Bending the top right corner of the center dash inward during removal will prevent the contacts on
the back of the key switch from touching the metal frame around the dash.
4.5. Disconnect the wires from the electrical components mounted on the dash panel. Do not allow
wires to touch.
Figure 7-3 Dash Removal
2.
1.
OFF
ON
ON
IMPORTANT
Bend top right corner of center dash
panel inward during removal to
provide clearance so the contacts on the
back of the key switch do not
touch the frame around the dash.
Remove plastic cap and
loosen screw on each side
of dash panel.
Gently pry center dash out
from under edge of front
body brace. Pull center dash
approximately 1 inch
(2.5 cm).
