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Most shops have a fee for miscellaneous supplies built into the bill. This information is typically posted on the repair order as well as on a placard on the wall. As far as I know, if the shop displays this information, it’s completely legal.
Instead of using a traditional hydraulic power steering system, your vehicle has electric power steering (EPS). This system uses the power steering control module (PSCM), torque sensor and EPS motor. The PSCM uses the torque sensor as its main input for steering assist. It then uses this information to activate the EPS motor, which controls power assist through a worm shaft and reduction gear in the steering column. The components are all housed in the steering column and are not serviced separately – repair means replacing the entire steering column. Code U2111 stands for “lost communication with steering control system.” As was mentioned, recall #10023D covers loss of power steering assist. The remedy is to replace the electric PS motor. I would call the dealership with your VIN to determine if your vehicle is covered.
You can use a block tester to determine if hydrocarbons are entering the combustion chamber. This will let you know if something went awry during the repair process. Also, I never perform a head gasket repair without sending the head out to a machine shop. Finally, you did bleed the cooling system after preforming the repair, right? B)
It’s probably easiest to just remove the cables from the throttle body and leave it attached to the intake manifold.
This job calls for 10.8 hours of labor by a trained professional, in a shop with all of the proper tools. So, it just depends how much patience you have.
Here’s a general idea of what is involved: https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-a-head-gasket-by-jerel-lawrence