Auto Parts: Interchange parts, toyota celica gt, toyota celica

Question
I have a 1995 Toyota Celica GT that needs parts replaced for the steering column. I found a low milage 1996 Celica at a U-pull it yard that seems to have a good unit in it. Do you know if the 1996 Celica column will fit my 1995. I have not pulled mine out yet and the yard claims they can not verify any interchange for me.
Thank You,
John

Answer
Hi John,

All columns from '94 thru '99 Celicas will fit as long as you follow the simple options.

All columns were floor shift but some had tilt, some did not. If yours has tilt, you should replace with like-kind. Subsequently, if it does not have tilt, it will have the option of having an air bag or not, again, you must replace with a like-kind.

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