Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764
Removing
Note the following before removing the steering column:
Create a sketch showing the:
- Routing of the electrical wiring harnesses,
- Securing the electrical wiring harnesses,
- Cable tie locations.
This especially applies to the wiring harness to the electronic steering column lock control module -J764-.
Note the following before installing the steering column:
- Route the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
- Secure the electrical wiring harnesses exactly the way they were before removal.
- Install all the cable ties that were loosened or cut in the same locations when installing the steering column.
- Make sure the wiring harness to the electronic steering column lock control module -J764- is not pinched and does not come into contact with sharp edges when adjusting the steering column.
Only the following steering column components need to be removed to replace the electronic steering column lock control module -- :
- Driver airbag, refer to Removal and Installation
- Steering wheel, refer to AIRBAG STEERING WHEEL
- Steering column trim, refer to Removal and Installation
- The required electrical wires and connectors
-- Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .
-- Remove the bolt -1- and the electronic steering column lock control module -- -2-.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.