Removal Procedure
Installation Procedure
Note: The recess (2) of the fine toothing in the universal joint have to align precisely with the recess (1) of the fine toothing on the steering pinion. The bore in the universal joint has to align with the groove on the steering pinion (3).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover
Procedure
Unclip the steering column upper trim cover from the steering column lower trim cover.
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
Procedure
Turn the steering wheel until the bolts are reachable.
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags:
• A frontal airbag for the driver.
• A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger.
• A knee airbag for the driver.
• A knee airbag for the front outboard passenger.
• A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver.
• A seat-mounted side impac ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in
the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface
section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de ...