CS Repair Procedure

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative (ground) cable from the battery.

WARNING:
Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, personal injury or death.





2. Remove the steering column opening cover retaining screws and unsnap the cover from instrument panel (Fig. 7).





3. Remove four knee blocker airbag retaining bolts from airbag (Fig. 8).

4. Pull down knee blocker airbag and disconnect the one electrical connector (Fig. 8).

5. Remove knee blocker airbag from vehicle.





6. Remove three screws fastening lower shroud to upper shroud and column (Fig. 9).





7. Remove the four nuts fastening column to dash (Fig. 10).

8. Carefully lower the steering column resting the steering wheel on the seat.

9. Using your hands, gently press inward at the seams between the shrouds at the points where the inner locking tabs exist, unlocking the tabs (Fig. 9).

10. Remove the upper, then lower shroud.

11. Using locking pliers rotate the tube of the Rotary Tilt Mechanism (RTA) clockwise looking from the steering wheel providing maximum slack in the cable, be careful not to damage tube (Fig. 4).

NOTE:
Continue holding the RTA in this position through Step 13.

12. With the other hand place the ball of the cable into the eyelet of the tilt release lever linkage. Push the ball down into the opening until it locks into place (Fig. 5).

13. Rotate the tube counter-clockwise, then release the pliers holding the tube of the RTA.

14. Wipe any excessive grease from the top of the linkage between the hole and the ball.

15. Center and apply a mastic patch (3/4" x 1") about 1-3 mm from the rivet on linkage, over the hole and around the forward most part of the linkage (Fig. 6).

16. Firmly press down on the mastic patch and hold for 5 seconds.

17. Firmly press the mastic onto the forward edge of the linkage and hold for 5 seconds, then go around the edges of the mastic making sure they are secured to the linkage.

18. Install the upper and lower shroud.

19. Snap the shrouds together at the locking tab locations on both sides.

NOTE:
The screws securing the shrouds will be installed later as part of Step # 22.

20. Raise the steering column into place and loosely install the four nuts. Tighten the four nuts to 12 N.m (105 in.lbs.) torque.

21. Install the center mounting screw securing the lower shroud to the column. Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 in.lbs.) torque.

22. Install the two outer mounting screws securing the lower shroud to the upper shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.) torque.

23. Inspect the shroud mating surfaces for excessive gaps and adjust as necessary.

24. Place the knee blocker airbag into position in the instrument panel opening.

25. Connect the electrical connector (Fig. 8).

26. Install the four knee blocker airbag retaining bolts and secure the knee blocker airbag in place (Fig. 8).

27. Position the steering column opening cover over the retaining slots and firmly snap into place. Install the two retaining screws (Fig. 7).

28. Connect the battery negative (ground) cable to battery post following special Diagnosis And Testing procedure. Refer to the service information available in TechCONNECT. Reference: Service Info, 8 - Electrical/Restraints - Diagnosis And Testing.

WARNING:
Failure to connect the battery properly could result in personal injury or death.

29. Reset the clock to the proper time.

30. Verify the vehicle and system operation.

31. Close the hood.