STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS before servicing the steering column.

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Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

  1. PRECAUTION

    Note:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Click hereClick hereClick hereClick here).

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery auxiliary terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click hereClick hereClick here).

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note:

    Failure to follow the correct removal procedure may damage the claws.

    1. C275617

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Release the tilt lever.

    3. Press both sides of the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws.

    4. C275618

      Detach the claw to remove the lower steering column cover.

    5. C275619

      Detach the 3 claws, 4 clips and 2 pins and remove the upper steering column cover.

  6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. C316360

      Detach the 3 claws. Remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  7. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL

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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

    1. C128486

      Fold back the floor carpet, and then remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. C275682C01

      *a

      Matchmark

      *b

      Slide

      Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

  12. REMOVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C275636

      Disconnect the 2 connectors and 3 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the harness cable.

    3. C335311

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.

      Note:

      • Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed to the vehicle.

      • Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the bolt.

      Note:

      Do not remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

    2. C275622C01

      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.

    3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.