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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 870643  Size: SH
  5. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 891750  Size: SH
  7. Depress the lock tabs on the left and right multi-function levers. Remove the multi-function levers.

  8. Object Number: 928832  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the housing electrical connectors.

  10. Object Number: 891592  Size: SH
  11. Remove the housing form the steering column.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 891592  Size: SH
  1. Slide the bracket onto the column.
  2. Hand tighten the lower bolt until snug.
  3. Hand tighten the upper bolt until snug.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the lower bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  7. Tighten the upper bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 928832  Size: SH
  9. Connect the ignition housing electrical connectors.

  10. Object Number: 891750  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that both locking tabs are seated.

  11. Install the multi-function levers.

  12. Object Number: 870643  Size: SH
  13. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the shroud screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  15. Install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  16. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  17. Connect the negative battery cable.