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To service the steering wheel, switches or airbag, Refer to Electrical Restraints and follow all WARNINGS and CAU- WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE CAUTION: Do not hammer on steering column shaft. This may cause damage to the shaft or bearing. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot bolts to disassemble the tilting mechanism. The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before 1. Remove the negative (ground) cable from the battery. 2. Disable the airbag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL). 3. Remove the lower and upper shrouds. 4. Remove key cylinder. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING - REMOVAL). 5. Disconnect the lower clockspring connectors. 6. Remove the wire retainer from the tilt lever bracket. 7. Remove the tilt lever mounting screws to gain access to the ignition switch (1) mounting screws. 19 - 14 COLUMN DR/DH |