Removal Procedure

Tools Required
J 23653-D Lock Plate Compressor
1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly.
3. Remove the coil assembly retaining clip.
4. Remove the coil assembly from the end of the shaft. Let the coil hang freely.
5. Remove the wave washer.
6. For vehicles equipped with a standard steering column, remove the spacer shaft lock.
7. Remove the shaft lock retaining ring. Use the J 23653-D in order to compress the lock.
8. Pry off the retaining ring.
9. Remove the shaft lock.
10. Remove the turn signal canceling cam assembly.
11. Remove the upper bearing spring.
12. Move the turn signal up to the right turn position.
13. Remove the multifunction lever.
14. Remove the following components:
^ The signal switch arm screw.
^ The signal switch arm.
15. For vehicles equipped with the following options, let the switch arm hang freely:
^ A tilt steering column.
^ Cruise control.
16. Remove the following components:
^ The turn signal switch screws.
^ The turn signal switch Let the turn signal switch hang freely.
17. Remove the coil assembly connector shroud.
18. Remove the steering column support bracket bolts.
19. Remove the upper steering column bolts.
20. Remove the wiring protector.
21. Connect a length of mechanic's wire to the coil assembly terminal connector in order to aid the assembly procedure.
22. Gently pull the wire harness through the following components:
^ The steering column housing shroud.
^ The steering column housing.
^ The lock assembly cover.
23. Remove the mechanic's wire.