Steering Column Replacement (with HPS)

Steering Column Replacement (with HPS)

Removal Procedure

Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect all electrical connectors as needed.

Note: Scribe alignment marks on the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft for reassembly alignment.

4. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).




5. Remove the steering column lower support bracket bolt (1).




6. Remove the steering column upper support bracket bolts (1).
7. Remove the steering column.
8. If the steering column is being replaced transfer all necessary components.

Installation Procedure

Note: If a new steering column is being installed then transfer the position of the alignment marks from the old component to the same location on the new component. Failure to transfer the alignment marks may result in an off-center steering wheel after installation.

1. Install the steering column into position in the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the steering column upper support bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Install the steering column lower support bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
5. Connect all electrical connectors as needed.
6. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).