Telescope Motor Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping Column

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Insert J 41352 into a vise.
3. Secure the steering column to J 41352 .
4. Insert J 42640 into the bottom of the lower trim cover.



5. Disconnect the cable assembly (2) from the telescope drive motor assembly (1).



6. Remove the connector clip (1) from the telescope drive motor assembly connector (2).
7. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (4) from the telescope drive bracket (5).
8. Remove the telescope drive motor assembly (2) from the telescope drive bracket (5).
9. Perform the following steps for removal of the telescope drive bracket

9.1.	Remove the pan head tapping screw (3) from the telescope drive bracket (5).

9.2.	Remove the telescope drive bracket (5) from the telebearing and jacket assembly.