Help with steering angle sensor replacement

[Awntchi]

Hi Guys,

I've searched everywhere on this particular problem with replacing the steering angle sensor but no one has an answer....hopefully you do.

Now, getting to the steering angle sensor is quite easy, taking away the panels in driver's foot well and undo a couple of bolts...that's fine.

However, the issue I have i where the Steering Shaft has to be pushed into the floor in order to disconnect the steering from the shaft and slide out the sensor.....I have tried almost everything but to no avail! Some people get it done hassle free but others have the same problem as I...the damn thing just wont budge! What am I missing here??? Anyone who's encountered this problem and managed to solve it?

Thanks