11. Automatic Vehicles Only.

7. Ensure that the vehicle battery is disconnected at the negative terminal and that the ignition key is removed.

Warning
Allow a two minute power down period before proceeding. This will ensure that there is no power to the airbag system.

8. Disarm and remove the air bag module (Refer to 'Driver Airbag', page 1-14-4).
9. Remove the steering wheel (Refer to 'Steering Wheel', page 11-5-1).
10. Retain the clockspring rotor in position, i.e. masking tape.

11. Automatic Vehicles Only.

Remove the paddle shift assembly.

12. Disconnect the wiring harness plugs (x5).

13. Remove the mounting securing bolts (x4).

14. Withdraw the upper column from the intermediate shaft.

Installation

1. Install the upper column.
1. Connect the intermediate shaft to the upper column.
2. Locate the steering column to it's mount. Install the mounting bracket bolts. Tighten bolts (x4) to 21 -27 Nm.

2. Install the U/J securing bolt. Torque to 20-25 Nm. Install the bulkhead seal.

3. Install the steering column switch block (Refer to 'Column Controls', page 11-4-1).
4. Connect the wiring harness plugs.
5. Remove the material holding the clockspring rotor in position.

6. Automatic Vehicles Only.

Install the paddle shift assembly. Connect the wiring harness plug.

7. Install the steering wheel (Refer to 'Steering Wheel', page 11-5-1).
8. Install the air bag module (Refer to 'Driver Airbag', page 1-14-4).
9. Install the steering column cowls.
10. Install the underscuttle.
11. Connect the vehicle battery.