Steering Column Replacement (NVH)

Steering Column Replacement (NVH)

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. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.

2. Remove the following components. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.

1. The steering wheel inflatable restraint module

2. The steering wheel

3. The hood primary latch release cable handle

4. The driver knee bolster

5. The steering column lower trim cover

6. The steering column upper trim cover

3. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement.

4. Disconnect the electrical connectors as necessary.

5. Remove the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement.

6. Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement Service and Repair.

7. Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement Removal and Replacement.

8. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (NVH) Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (NVH).

9. Use paint in order place match marks on the steering shaft coupling and on the lower portion of the steering column shaft.

10. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering column shaft. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement (NVH) Service and Repair.





11. Remove the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt.





12. Remove the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts.

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.

13. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.

14. Remove the steering angle sensor from the steering column shaft. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Replacement (NVH) Removal and Replacement.

Installation Procedure

1. Verify the front tires are in the straight ahead position.

2. If you are replacing the steering column, copy the match marks from the old column to the new column and transfer any parts as necessary.

3. Install the steering angle sensor to the steering column shaft. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Replacement (NVH) Removal and Replacement.

4. Position the steering column in the vehicle.

Note:
Provide support for the steering column assembly. Do not let the steering column assembly hang unsupported.

5. Align the match marks and carefully connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering column shaft. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement (NVH) Service and Repair.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note:
Hand tighten all steering column support bracket bolts before tightening the bolts to the specifications.

6. Install the steering column assembly lower bracket bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





7. Install the upper bracket bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

8. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (NVH) Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (NVH).

9. Center the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering Procedures.

10. Install the steering wheel inflatable restraint module coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement Removal and Replacement.

11. Install the windshield wiper and washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement Service and Repair.

12. Install the turn signal multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement.

13. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement.

14. Install the following components. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.

1. The steering column upper trim cover

2. The steering column lower trim cover

3. The driver knee bolster

4. The hood primary latch release cable handle

5. The steering wheel

6. The steering wheel inflatable restraint module

15. Connect the electrical connectors as necessary.

16. Perform the steering angle sensor centering procedure. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering Procedures.