Removal and Installation

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM to determine the location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
1. Remove the screw and position the parking brake release handle aside.
2. Remove the screw from the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
Fig 1: Removing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel
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Remove the five screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.

Fig 2: Removing Screws And Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel Reinforcement
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Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
2. Press the lock cylinder release pin and remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Fig 3: Locating Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder & Retainer
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Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1. Remove the four screws.
2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
Fig 4: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 5: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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Disconnect the transmission control switch (TCS) harness connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Transmission Control Switch (TCS) Harness Connector
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Separate the TCS harness from the locators and the gearshift lever cover from the steering column.

Fig 7: Separating TCS Harness From Locators And Gearshift Lever Cover From Steering Column
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CAUTION: Never reinstall the old gearshift lever pin.

Fig 8: Discarding Gearshift Lever Pin

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Remove the gearshift lever pin and the gearshift lever. Discard the gearshift lever pin.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.