CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during steering column assembly removal/installation are shown below.
| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal | Perform steering sensor zero point calibration | Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control) | |
| Pre-collision system | |||
| Memorize steering angle neutral point | Parking assist monitor system | ||
| Steering sensor |
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Parking assist monitor system | for Initialization: Click here for Calibration: Click here |
| Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly)*1 | Perform code registration (Immobiliser function) | Smart Entry and Start System (for Start Function) | See Service Bulletin for the registration method. |
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Removing the lower steering column cover sub-assembly in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.
Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
Remove the 3 screws.
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Push Area |
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Push in this Direction |
While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
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Separate in this direction |
Disengage the claw and separate the upper steering column cover.
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (w/o Smart Key System)
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the transponder key coil.
REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Do not remove/install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
| *a | Clamp |
Using pliers, expand the clamp.
While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
Tech Tips
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
for LHD: Click here
for RHD: Click here
REMOVE NO. 2 METER HOOD CLUSTER
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER
REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag: Click here
w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag: Click here
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)
for LHD: Click here
for RHD: Click here
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for LHD)
| *a | View A |
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Front |
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the 3 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct.
Note
Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 1 air duct.
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for RHD)
| *a | View A |
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Front |
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the 3 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct.
Note
Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 1 air duct.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH (for LHD)
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH (for RHD)
SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER
Turn back the floor carpet.
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 2 clips to remove the steering column hole cover.
REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Matchmark |
Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
Note
Do not remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.