:	Jun 30, 2004

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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Remove the driver side closing trim panel.   Release the clip.   Remove the 2 screws.   Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the steering column.   Note the fitted position.   Remove the special bolt and discard the nut.

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Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the lower shaft.   Note the fitted position.   Remove and discard the bolt.

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Remove the steering column intermediate shaft.   Release the 2 grommets.

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:   Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only. :   Note the fitted position. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft grommets.

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Install the steering column intermediate shaft.   Install the grommets.

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Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the lower shaft.   Tighten the new bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering column.   Install the special bolt and tighten the new nut to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).

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Install the driver side closing trim panel.   Connect the electrical connector.   Secure the clip.   Tighten the screws.

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Connect the battery ground cable.