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 And Installing: Removing
-- If the electronic steering column lock control module is replaced perform the test plan for replacing the electronic steering column lock control module using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Risk of damaging the electronic steering column lock control module due to wrong procedure. Before removing the steering column the following condition must be met:
- Discharge the static electricity, quickly touch the door striker.
- The wheels must be in the straight position.
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Bring wheels in the straight position.
-- Pull the lever on the side of the steering column downward.
-- Push the steering column as far down as possible and remove it.
-- Push the lever on the side of the steering column upward again.
-- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing .
-- Remove the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Release and detach the wiring guide -1- for the wire -2- on the steering column -3-.
-- Unclip the wire bracket -3- for the wire -2-.
-- Disconnect the connector -4- from the electronic steering column lock control module -5-.
-- Saw open the bracket -1- using suitable service equipment in the area of the bolts -2-.
-- To do so saw open the bracket -1- vertically -A arrows- and saw it horizontally -B arrows-.
-- Pry out the bracket -1- with a suitable flat-head screwdriver.
-- Remove the bracket -1- from the steering column -3-.
-- Apply a notch all along the center of the entire bolt heads -2- using a suitable metal saw -arrows-.
-- Position a suitable flat-head screwdriver on the notch and remove the bolts -2-.
-- Pay attention when inserting the tools that no other components are damaged.
-- Make sure that no shavings enter the components. Thoroughly clean off the shavings.
-- Remove the electronic steering column lock control module -1- from the steering column -4-.
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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.