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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 01:40 PM
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I removed the two bolts that hold the column up but there was almost no movement what do I need to do to lower the column so I can reinstall my dash. Thank you
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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 05:26 PM
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Jump to step 25 in these instructions
https://www.detroitspeed.com/img/pro...iper%20Kit.pdf
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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 09:28 PM
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Always loosen the firewall bracket first, or you will destroy your steering column's lower bearing. That's the second image in step 26 of the PDF linked above.
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Just follow this sheet, it'll walk you through everything.

http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/w...ad-removal.pdf
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