Sable V6-182 3.0L (1986)
LOWER STEERING COLUMN
Instrument Panel - Disassembled View
6.
Remove the ignition lock assembly.
a. Turn the key to the ON position.
b. Insert a 1/8" (3.17mm) pin or punch into the hole in the trim below the ignition cylinder.
c. Push in on the pin while pulling the lock cylinder out.
d. To reinstall, reverse procedure confirming the cylinder is FULLY seated prior to turning the key to the OFF position.
7.
Remove steering column opening cover attaching screws, then the cover.
8.
Remove round insulator in cowl area.
9.
Remove steering column trim shrouds, then disconnect steering column switches electrical connectors.
10.
Remove one (1) bolt and nut at lock pillar U-joint and four (4) screws at steering column bracket and lower column.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Radio Finish Panels
11.
Remove five (5) cluster opening trim screws.
12.
Remove cluster opening trim by disengaging five (5) hidden retainers along the upper edge. Free panel by rocking upper edge toward driver. The
panel can be removed without disassembling cluster from panel.