1. Position the Front Wheels Straight-Ahead
WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to electrical restraint system for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury or death.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.
1. Position the front wheels straight-ahead.
2. Fully extend or pull out adjustable steering column.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH .
2. From behind the steering wheel (1), remove the two screw covers and screws (5) to the driver airbag (3).
CAUTION: Do not pull on the horn switch feed pigtail wire to disengage the connector from the driver airbag or to disconnect the horn switch to steering wheel wire harness connection. Improper pulling on this pigtail wire or connection can result in damage to the horn switch membrane or feed circuit.
3. Carefully pull airbag rearward just far enough to disconnect the two airbag squib connectors (2) and the horn connector (4).
4. Separate driver airbag from steering column.
5. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt (2), then slide the steering wheel (1) off the shaft.
6. Remove at least one clockspring screw (1). This will help keep the clockspring from uncentering itself.
7. Back out the set screw (1) through the access hole (3) in the bottom of the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (2).
8. Pull the SCCM (1) off the steering column shaft.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the three clockspring screws (1).
2. Carefully pull straight up on clockspring to remove.
NOTE: After the clockspring is removed, there is only one more screw on the top side of the SCCM that needs to be removed and is located at approximately the six o'clock position on the SCCM. It holds the lower side of the steering angle sensor, the lower side of the electric tilt lever assembly, or the strengthening strut if not equipped with electric tilt.
3. If equipped with ESP, remove the steering angle sensor screw located at the six o'clock position on the SCCM and remove the steering angle sensor (1) from the SCCM (2). If not equipped with ESP, there will be a plastic insert there for strengthening of the SCCM that will lift right out.
4. If equipped with manual telescoping column, remove the strut screw, located at the six o'clock position, and strut (1).
5. If equipped with electronic telescoping column, remove the one remaining screw (4) to electric tilt located at the six o'clock position, and remove stalk and switch (3).
6. Remove the speed control switch (1).
7. Remove the steering column tilt/telescoping lever (3) screw (4) located at the six o'clock position.
8. Remove the three screws (1) from the bottom of the SCCM for the multi-function switch and SCCM circuit board.
9. Separate the multi-function switch from the SCCM circuit board.
ASSEMBLY
1. Position the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) circuit board onto the multi-function switch.
2. Install the multi-function switch and circuit board and tighten the three screws (1) from the bottom of the SCCM.
3. Install the steering column telescoping lever (3).
4. Install the speed control switch (1).
5. If equipped with manual telescoping column Install the strut (1).
6. If equipped with electronic telescoping column, install the electric tilt lever and switch (3).
7. If equipped wit ESP Install the steering angle sensor and screw (3) located at the six o'clock position.
8. Install the clockspring and screws (1).
9. If equipped with ESP Recalibrate the steering angle sensor using the scan tool.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the SCCM (1) onto the steering column.
2. Tighten the set screw (1) securing the SCCM (2).
3. Tighten clockspring screws (1) that were backed out to keep the clockspring from unwinding.
4. Align the spline on the steering wheel hub to shaft and install the steering wheel (1).
5. Install a NEW retaining bolt (2). Torque the bolt to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) .
6. Install the driver airbag (3).