18. Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the electrical harness retainer.
19. WARNING: DO NOT hammer, pry or force steering column and column shafts during
installation or removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
NOTE: Secure the steering wheel from rotating to prevent damage to clock spring.
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