Steering column removal - 1970 Jensen Interceptor

Removing the steering column from a 2006 Scion tC requires careful disassembly of various components and specialized tools. It is recommended to have a mechanic or someone with advanced knowledge and experience with automotive repairs perform this procedure. However, here are general steps that may be involved:

1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle's battery to disable the electrical system.
2. Remove the driver's side knee panel under the steering column.
3. Locate and disconnect any wiring harnesses or connectors connected to the steering column.
4. Remove any trim pieces, covers, or panels around the steering column, including the steering wheel itself.
5. Locate and remove any bolts or fasteners securing the steering column to the dashboard or other components.
6. Support the steering column to prevent it from falling.
7. Detach any additional connections or components, such as shift interlock cables or the ignition switch.
8. Slowly lower the steering column downward while keeping it clear of obstacles and wiring.
9. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.

It is important to consult a repair manual or seek professional guidance specific to your vehicle to ensure accurate and safe removal of the steering column.

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Tools Required

• J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin
• J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture

Removal Procedure

Warning! Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Caution! The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
Caution! Once the steering column is removed from the car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.




2. Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct orientation.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.




4. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
8. Disconnect the steering column wiring harness connector from the main body wiring harness.
9. Disconnect the shift lever cable from the linear shift assembly.




10. Remove the shift cable retaining clip.




11. Press the shift cable tabs (1) together and remove the shift cable (2) from the steering column.



Caution! The steering column should never be supported only by the lower support bracket. Damage to the lower support could result.
Important Stabilize the studs in order to remove the nuts securing the steering column to the instrument panel.

12. Support the column.




13. Remove the lower steering column retaining nuts.
14. Remove the upper steering column retaining nuts.
Important Discard the clips at the upper steering column support, if equipped. These clips are for assembly plant usage only.

15. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
16. Install the steering column into J 41352 .

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the steering wheel, and then remove the steering column covers. Remove the turn signal and wiper switches. Disconnect the ignition switch wiring. Remove the clamping washer, spring and contact ring from the steering column, and then remove the lock housing up off the column tube and steering column. Remove the ignition switch mounting fastener and remove the switch. Installation is in reverse order of removal noting the following: Press the contact ring, spring and clamping washer onto the steering column using a properly sized and sturdy metal pipe or tube. If after installation of the clamping washer, the steering column is not projecting out far enough, pull the steering column out further.

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1. If equipped, disable the SIR system. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the upper steering column cover.
   
3. Remove the lower steering column cover screws and lower the steering column cover.
   
4. Remove the 2 switch mounting screws and remove the switch.
   
5. Detach all wire connectors from the combination switch. Push locking tabs to remove the wires.
   

To install:

1. Attach all wire connectors to the combination switch.
   
2. Install the combination switch to the column with the 2 attaching screws.
   
3. Install the lower steering column cover screws and lower steering column cover.
   
4. Install the upper steering column cover and attaching screws.
   
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
   
6. Enable the SIR system, if equipped.
   

First if the airbag is present, disable it and remove the airbag module. Remove the steering wheel and steering lock and spacer sleeve.Remove lower and upper column clamp bolts. Remove upper and lower column retaining bolts and remove the assembly. Reverse these step for installing. You can get quality replacement of steering column at http://www.carsteering.com/steering-column/

Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

1. Verify that the multifunction turn signal lever is in the center of the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disable the SIR system.
4. Remove the steering wheel.
5. Remove the steering column trim cover.
6. Remove the steering column knee bolster.
7. Remove the steering column wire harness (1) from the steering column wire harness retainer (2).
8. Remove the 2 wire harness straps from the steering column wire harness (1).
9. Remove the steering column bulkhead connector from the vehicle wire harness.
10. Disconnect the connectors from the multifunction turn signal lever steering column bulkhead connector.

1. Remove the retaining bolts (1) from the multifunction turn signal lever (2).
2. Remove the multifunction turn signal lever (2) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the multifunction turn signal lever (2). Use a small flat-blade in order to compress the electrical contact and move the multifunction turn signal lever into position.
2. Verify that the electrical contact rests on the canceling cam.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precaution.

1. Install the retaining bolts to the multifunction turn signal lever.

• Tighten the retaining bolts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.) .

1. Connect the gray and black connectors to the multifunction turn signal lever steering column bulkhead connector.
2. Connect the steering column bulkhead connector to the vehicle wire harness.
3. Install the two wire harness straps to the steering column wire harness (1).
4. Install the steering column wire harness (1) to the steering column wire harness retainer (2).
5. Install the steering column knee bolster.
6. Install the steering column trim cover.
7. Verify that the lever is in the center or the OFF position.
8. Install the steering wheel to the steering column.
9. Enable the SIR system.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Ignition Switch Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disarm air bag system.
3. Remove driver air bag module.
4. Loosen screw and lift horn pad to remove.
5. Remove lock nut and washer. CAUTION
   Do not hammer on steering wheel. Damage can occur to the energy absorbing portion of the steering column.
   
6. Pull dynamic damper forward and lift up to remove.
7. Remove steering wheel.
8. Remove steering column shrouds.
9. Remove lower cover.
10. Remove multifunction switch.
11. Remove entire lower portion of dash.
12. Remove mounting fasteners and lower steering column.
13. Remove bolts and separate ignition switch from steering column.

To Install:

1. Install ignition switch to steering column and install bolts.
2. Raise steering column and install mounting fasteners.
3. Install lower portion of dash.
4. Install multifunction switch.
5. Install lower cover.
6. Install steering column shrouds.
7. Install steering wheel.
8. Install dynamic damper.
9. Install washer and lock nut.
10. Lift horn pad and install screw.
11. Install driver air bag module.
12. Connect battery negative cable.

Removal & Installation

1. Disable the SIR system.



Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel by releasing the retaining fasteners

1. Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel (1) by pulling out on the trim panel in order to release the retaining fasteners (2).
   
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel (1).
   

Remove the steering column opening filler assembly, with clip, & bumper

3. Remove the steering column opening filler assembly (1) by pulling away the clips (2).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the trunk release.




Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) left side trim panel

1. Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) left side trim panel (1).
   
2. Tilt the steering wheel up.
   
3. Disconnect the I/P dimmer switch and, if equipped, the fog lamp switch.
   

Remove the 4 bezel screws (2) & the Instrument Panel (I/P) cluster bezel assembly (1)

1. Tilt the steering wheel down.
   
2. Remove the 4 instrument panel cluster bezel screws.
   
3. Remove the instrument panel cluster bezel.
   

Remove the steering column trim covers: steering column upper cover assembly, steering column left cover assembly, & steering column right cover assembly

Remove the steering column trim covers:

• Remove the 3 cover screws (4).
  
• Remove the steering column upper cover assembly (1).
  
• Remove the steering column left cover assembly (2).
  
• Remove the steering column right cover assembly (3).
  

Removal of the ignition switch

1. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.

1. WARNING

The ignition switch must be in the run position during removal in order to avoid damage to the ignition switch.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.
   
2. Remove the ignition switch screws.
   
3. Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.
   

To install:

1. Install the ignition switch and screws on to the steering column. Tighten the screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm).
   
2. Connect the ignition switch harness connector.
   
3. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
   
4. Tighten the trim cover screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm)
   
5. Tighten the 4 instrument panel cluster bezel screws to 19 inch lbs. (2 Nm)
   
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag (Supplemental Restraint System), arming the system.
   NOTE If the ignition switch is replaced and a learn procedure is not performed, the engine will crank but not start or will start and stall immediately.
   
   
7. Perform the vehicle theft deterrent system learn procedure.
   

1. Remove Air Bag Disconnect battery ground cable and remove left instrument panel sound insulator, lower trim panel or duct assembly, and steering column collar, as equipped.
2. If column is to be disassembled, remove horn contact pad and steering wheel
3. Push back seal to expose flexible coupling, then remove coupling pinch bolt.
4. Remove lower column support bracket bolt, then the upper bracket to instrument panel support bolts and lower column.
5. Disconnect column electrical connectors and shift indicator cable, if equipped.
6. Disconnect shift cable at actuator and housing holder, then remove steering column.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

If necessary for access or service remove the steering wheel. Except for on 1967-69 simulated wood wheels, be sure to use a steering wheel puller.

1. Remove the nut/bolt from the upper intermediate shaft coupling, then separate the coupling from the lower end of the steering column.
2. If equipped with a column mounted shifter, disconnect the transmission control linkage from the column shift tube levers.
3. If equipped with a floor shifter, disconnect the backdrive linkage.
4. Disengage all of the electrical connectors from the steering column assembly.
5. Remove the floor pan cover-to-floor screws, the floor seal, and the cover.
6. Remove the steering column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and carefully lower the column. If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the shift position indictor pointer.

Once the steering column has been removed from the vehicle, be careful not to drop it (especially on it's end), lean on it or damage it in any way; the column is very susceptible to damage.

1. Remove the column from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Position the steering column in the vehicle. If equipped with an automatic transmission, connect the shift position indicator pointer.
2. Raise the column into position, then install the column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and tighten to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
3. Install the floor pan seal and cover, then secure using the retaining screws.
4. Engage all of the electrical connectors to the steering column assembly.
5. If equipped with a floor shifter, connect the backdrive linkage.
6. If equipped with a column mounted shifter, connect the transmission control linkage to the column shift tube levers.
7. Connect the intermediate shaft coupling to the lower end of the steering column, then secure using the nut/bolt.
8. If removed for access or service, align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.

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