Steering Column Bracket Replacement,
REMOVAL PROCEDURESteering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
1. Disable the SIR system.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in General In formation.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the console.
4. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.
5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel.
6. Remove the ignition switch housing bracket and reposition the ignition switch.
7. Release the ignition switch and hazard warning switch wiring harness retainers from the driver knee bolster bracket.
IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fits during installation.
8. Mark the location of the driver knee bolster bracket.
9. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket retaining bolts.
10. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
11. Remove the LH lower closeout panel.
12. Tilt the steering wheel to the lowest position.
13. Remove the steering column upper and lower nuts retaining the steering column to the steering column bracket, then carefully rest the steering column on the I/P lower support beam.
14. Remove the LH windshield side garnish molding.
15. Remove the I/P upper trim pad.
16. Remove the LH side window defogger outlet duct.
17. Remove the instrument panel cluster.
18. Disconnect the Bose(R) Module electrical/audio connector.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
IMPORTANT: The Bose(R) Module is only held in place by retaining bolts. Be sure to support the module upon removal.
19. Remove the bolts mounting the Bose(R) Module to the steering column bracket.
20. Remove the Bose(R) Module.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fits during installation.
21. Mark the location of the driver knee bolster outer bracket.
22. Remove the driver knee bolster outer bracket bolts.
23. Remove the driver knee bolster outer bracket.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
24. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly (with accelerator pedal position sensor).
25. Disconnect the brake master cylinder push rod from the brake pedal.
26. Remove the brake booster mounting nuts.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
27. Remove the clutch anticipate, cruise control release switch bracket mounting bolts (M/T).
28. Reposition the clutch anticipate, cruise control release switch and bracket (M/T).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
29. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal (M/T).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
30. Remove the nuts mounting the clutch pedal bracket to the steering column bracket (M/T).
31. Remove the clutch pedal bracket stud plate (M/T).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fits during installation.
32. Mark the location of the steering column bracket.
33. Remove the bolts mounting the steering column bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Removal Procedure:
34. Remove the bolts mounting the steering column bracket to the I/P upper support beam.
35. Remove the steering column bracket.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
1. Install the steering column bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
2. Install the steering column bracket to I/P upper support beam bolts.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
3. Install the steering column bracket to I/P lower support beam bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column bracket mounting bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
4. Install the clutch pedal bracket stud plate (M/T).
5. Install the clutch pedal bracket stud plate nuts (M/T).
Tighten
Tighten the clutch pedal bracket mounting nuts to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
6. Connect the clutch master cylinder push rod to the clutch pedal (M/T).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
7. Position the clutch anticipate, cruise control release switch and bracket to the steering column bracket.
8. Install the clutch anticipate, cruise control release switch bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the clutch anticipate, cruise control release switch bracket bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
9. Install the brake booster nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the brake booster nuts to 29 Nm (21 lb ft).
10. Connect the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal.
11. Install the accelerator pedal assembly (with accelerator pedal position sensor).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
12. Install the driver knee bolster outer bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
13. Install the driver knee bolster outer bracket mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the driver knee bolster outer bracket bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
14. Position the Bose(R) Module to the steering column bracket.
15. Install the Bose(R) Module retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the Bose(R) Module retaining bolts to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
16. Connect the Bose(R) Module electrical/audio connector.
17. Install the instrument panel cluster.
18. Install the LH side window defogger outlet duct.
19. Install the I/P upper trim pad.
20. Install the LH windshield side garnish molding.
21. Install the steering column to the steering column bracket.
Steering Column Bracket Replacement: Installation Procedure:
22. Install the driver knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
23. Install the bolts retaining the driver knee bolster bracket to the steering column bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the driver knee bolster bracket bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
24. Secure the ignition switch and hazard warning switch wiring harness retainers to the driver knee bolster bracket.
25. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.
26. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
27. Install the console.
Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
29. Enable the SIR system.