Warning! The car models covered in this manual are equipped with an additional security system (SRS). Before doing any work near the airbag unit, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS to avoid injury if it is accidentally deployed (see Onboard electrical equipment). SRS circuit wiring is easily identified by the yellow color of the insulation.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
2. Disable airbags (see Onboard electrical equipment).
3. Remove the steering wheel (see chapter Suspension and steering).
4a. Remove the front screws securing the steering column cover (refer to accompanying illustration).
4b. Remove the rear steering column cover screws (refer to accompanying illustration).
Note. It may be necessary to remove the lower section of the instrument panel trim (see Section Removal and installation of the center console).
5. Divide a casing in half and remove both sections from a steering column.
6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.