ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1970-75 Camaro User Manual

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Removal of Wires:

Half way down the tube on the

steering column, around the

12 O’clock position, there are

three wire plugs to disconnect.

The first plug is flat and about

4 inches long. Pry the release

open and remove the plug.

(Figure 5) There are two more

attached to the ignition switch

that should also be removed.

(Figure 6)

Note: They lock into each other and the

black one must be removed first. There

are 2 release tabs on this connector.

Then the white or clear connector can

be removed; it has a release tab also.

There are also two plugs on the Neutral

Safety Switch further down the column.

These also must be removed.

Now the column is ready to be removed.

If possible, have a friend to help you

remove your column because sometimes the joint will stick on the

lower column shaft. If the joint is sticking to the lower shaft, the

joint can be opened with a screwdriver while the column is pulled

from the inside.

Now remove the last two nuts that we had you loosen earlier and

the column will be free. At this point, the column can be pulled

toward the driver and down. Remove the column carefully and

remember that the floor mount is still affixed to the column. Try not

to smack the dash mount on the dash board.

With the column on a work bench you will

need to remove the 4 bolts that hold the

dash mount to the column tube.

Note: The

aluminum blocks face the steering wheel

end of the column. We will not be reusing

the bolts. (Figure 7)

(Figure 5)

(Figure 6)

(Figure 7)