STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN TUBE


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      Remove the lower steering column tube from the steering column tube cover.

  2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN TUBE COVER


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      Remove the steering column tube cover from the upper steering column tube.

  3. REMOVE LOWER MAIN SHAFT DUST COVER


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      Remove the lower main shaft dust cover from the lower steering column tube.

      Tech Tips

      The lower main shaft dust cover is attached to the lower steering column tube with butyl tape. Only perform this operation when replacing the lower main shaft dust cover.

  4. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER


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      Disconnect the connector.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the 2 claws and remove the transponder key amplifier.

  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY


    1. Secure the upper steering column tube in a vise.

    2. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.119 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in the 2 steering lock set bolts.

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      Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 steering lock set bolts.

  6. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER


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      Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ACC position.

    2. Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly as shown in the illustration. Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it.

  7. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the unlock warning switch assembly by pushing up the center part and releasing the 2 claws.

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      Remove the 2 screws and the ignition or starter switch assembly.