Steering Column
Base Part Number: 3524
Removal
All vehicles
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft system is disconnected or damage to the steering column electrical components may result.
NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the SCCM. Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).
2. Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
3. Position the steering column in the full up/rearward position.
4. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with electronic steering column lock shown, vehicles without similar.
Remove the retainers and disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.
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