[header] How to install a steering column [title] Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least 15 or 20 minutes before working on it. [step] This is so the airbag can deactivate. If you have a radio with a theftlock system, you might want to unlock it first or you will be taking it to the dealer to fix it. 
[title] Remove the plastic trim from the steering column. [title] Remove the hush panels from under the dash.