1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.



2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
3. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the multifunction switch (1).
5. Remove the driver's insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.



6. Remove the upper thru bolt (3) from the intermediate shaft (4).



7. Remove the 2 screws (2) and the lap air duct (1) from the instrument panel.



8. Remove the steering column lower mounting bolts (3).
9. Remove the steering column upper mounting bolts (1).

Notice: 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.

10. Remove the steering column (2) from the vehicle.

Caution: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:

1. Install the steering column (2) in the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the steering column lower mounting nuts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

3. Install the steering column upper mounting bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

4. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.



5. Install the lap air duct (1) and screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




6. Install the upper thru bolt (3) to the intermediate shaft (4).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

7. Install the driver's insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.



8. Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the multifunction switch (1).
9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .