A vehicle involved in an accident resulting in sheet metal damage or driver-side air bag deployment will require an inspection for steering column collapse. If the steering column collapse measurement is greater than 3 mm than the steering column must be replaced.

For steering column collapse measurement, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .



2. Inspect the upper steering column mounting capsule nuts for movement (a). If the steering column collapse measurement is greater than 3 mm than the steering column must be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
3. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .