For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel by removing the screws.
- Remove the audio system trim plate and audio to allow enough working space for the removal of instrument cluster trim panel screws. Refer to Radio Replacement.
- Remove the instrument panel under cover. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Replacement - Side.
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
- Remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
- Remove the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts.
- Set the ignition key to ACC position.
- Remove the key cylinder by pushing the disassemble button and pulling out the key, at the same time.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Set the ignition key to the ACC position.
- Install the key cylinder by pushing it into the key cylinder housing.
- Install the steering column jacket assembly securing bolts and nuts and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Install the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
- Install the instrument panel under cover. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Replacement - Side.
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
- Install the audio system trim plate. Refer to Radio Replacement.
- Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel. Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
