Removal & Installation (Villager)

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation involving steering column components. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Mark steering wheel position for installation reference. Remove steering wheel and air bag. Remove 4 console push pins and console panel. Remove one instrument panel steering column screw and 4 instrument panel steering column cover push pins and remove cover panel.
Remove 4 screws securing instrument reinforcement panel and remove panel. Remove one screw securing lower heater outlet duct and remove duct. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove pin securing transmission range gearshift lever and disconnect electrical connector. Remove gearshift lever.
Disconnect transmission range indicator from lever. Remove transmission control gearshift indicator bolt and remove indicator. Disconnect shift interlock actuator connector. Remove transmission gearshift cable from gearshift lever arm and support.
Remove 2 screws securing multifunction switch and position switch aside. Disconnect "OD" control switch electrical connector. Remove ignition switch harness bolt and position ignition switch aside. Remove steering column lower yoke clamp bolt.
Remove one upper bracket steering column nuts. Remove 2 lower bracket steering column nuts. While supporting steering column, remove remaining upper bracket nut and remove steering column. Remove 2 screws securing shift interlock actuator to steering column and remove actuator.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .