10. Remove the 2
steering column lower support bracket bolts
(1,
2).
11. Remove the 2
steering column upper support bracket nuts
(1,
2).
Caution: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the
column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity.
Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the
columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections,
which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure
in this section.
12. Remove the steering column assembly
(1) from the vehicle.
13. Transfer components as necessary.
Steering
STEERING
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