Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs |
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. |
• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. |
- Disable the inflatable restraint
steering wheel module. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Remove the steering column tilt head. Refer to
Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement
.
- Remove the steering shaft (1) from the steering column
tilt head assembly.
- Check the steering column for accident damage. Refer to
Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the steering shaft (1)
into the steering column tilt head assembly.
- Install the steering column tilt head. Refer to
Steering Column Tilt Head Replacement
.
- Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in SIR.