STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Click here

  2. CHANGE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM SETTINGS (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize settings.

      Click here

      Note

      Record the current customize setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the power switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

  3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

    w/ Lane Departure Alert System: Click here

    w/o Lane Departure Alert System: Click here

  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. B004EME

        Remove the 2 screws.

      2. B004GCY

        Disengage the 2 claws.

      3. B004FGQ

        Disengage the claw and remove the steering column cover (lower).

    2. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. B004EY6

        Remove the 3 screws.

      2. B004GKP

        Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (lower).

    3. B004F7F

      Disengage the 6 clips from the steering column cover (upper).

    4. B004EPH

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (upper).

  7. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch ON (IG).

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch ON (IG).

    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.


    1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. B004E1Q

      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. B004EQG

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    1. B004EA4C01
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Remove the brake pedal return spring from the steering column assembly and push rod pin.

    4. Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.

    5. for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. B004E4Y

        Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.

    6. B004FCC

      for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.

    7. Separate the steering column assembly from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

    Click here

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

    Click here

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B004EH7

      Loosen the clamp.

    2. B004G8WN01

      Loosen the bolt (A).

      Note

      Do not remove the bolt (A).

    3. Remove the bolt (B).

    4. B004F63C01
      *a Matchmark

      Slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and power steering link assembly.

    5. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

    6. Remove the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly with the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the vehicle.

  15. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004FWFC01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. B004F9YC01
      *1 Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-assembly
      *2 No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      *a Claw

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Even if the claw is broken, the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly can be reused if the claw is removed.