Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Wheel Anti-Rotation Pin

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .
3. Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
5. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .



7. Disconnect the body to I/P electrical connectors (1) at the top, outside corners of I/P.



8. For RHD only, remove the park brake cable from the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement in Park Brake.



9. With the steering wheel centered, install the J 42640 in order to lock the steering column.



10. Remove the steering column to body bolts (1). Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
11. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.



12. Disconnect the steering column harness connector (1).



13. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) for the tilt and telescoping module, to the main body harness, if equipped.



14. Disconnect the body harness connection (1) and the audio antenna connection (2), which are located next to the I/P extension.



15. Remove the I/P extension bolts (1).



16. Remove I/P carrier to cowl nuts (1).



17. Remove the bolts (2) from the left and right I/P carrier to hinge pillar.
18. Remove the I/P assembly (3) from the vehicle.

1. Install the I/P assembly (3) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the I/P assembly to hinge pillar bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the I/P carrier bolts (2) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the I/P carrier to cowl nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the I/P carrier to cowl nuts (1) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the I/P extension bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the I/P extension bolts (1) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the steering column support bolts (1). Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
6. Install the steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.



7. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.



8. Connect the steering column main harness electrical connector (1).



9. Connect the tilt and telescoping module electrical connector (1), if equipped.



10. Connect the body harness electrical connector (1) and the audio antenna connection (2).



11. For RHD, Install the park brake cable to the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement in Park Brake.



12. Connect the I/P to body electrical connectors (1) at top outside corners of I/P.
13. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
14. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
15. Install the drivers knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
16. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .
17. Install the left and right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
18. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.