Base Panel

BASE PANEL

STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL





1. Reposition the floor carpeting to access the steering column coupling at the base of the column.
2. Position the front wheels of vehicle in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position, then turn the steering wheel to the right until the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3) at the base of the column can be accessed.
3. Remove the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (3). Do not separate the intermediate shaft (2) from the steering gear pinion shaft (4) at this time.
4. Return the front wheels of vehicle (and steering wheel) to the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.

5. Position the column tilt at the full-upward position.
6. Remove the steering column opening cover (5)Steering Column Opening Cover - Removal.





7. Remove the steering column cover reinforcement panel (1) four screws (2).





8. Remove the two screws (4) attaching the upper shroud (1) to the lower shroud (2). After removing the screws, unclip the shrouds from each other by applying hand pressure along the seams where the shrouds connect on the sides, then remove the upper shroud.
9. Push the tilt lever (5) downward.
10. Remove the screw (3) attaching the lower shroud (2) to the steering column (6). Remove the lower shroud.
11. Push the tilt lever (5) upward, locking it in place.





12. If equipped with an automatic transaxle, disconnect the ignition shift interlock cable at the steering column. To do so, insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position. Depress the tab on top of the interlock cable connector (2) and pull the cable out of the lock cylinder housing (1).





13. Disconnect wireless control node antenna cable.
14. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors (2) at the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (1).
15. Disconnect all other wiring harness connectors at column components.





16. Separate the intermediate shaft (2) at the base of the column from the steering gear pinion shaft (4).





17. Remove the one mounting bolt (left lower) (2) attaching the steering column to the instrument panel (3).
18. Remove the three mounting nuts (1) attaching the steering column to the instrument panel (3).
19. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.





20. Remove the instrument panel top pad. Instrument Panel Pad - Removal
21. Remove the instrument cluster Instrument Cluster - Removal.
22. Remove the radio Radio - Removal
23. Disconnect the beverage cooler hose.
24. Remove 25 IP base panel retaining screws from structure and remove the base panel.