STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    Note

    Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD (W/O AIRBAG)


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      Remove the screw.

    2. Remove the steering pad.

    3. Disconnect the horn connector.

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 (W/ AIRBAG)


    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

      Tech Tips

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3 (W/ AIRBAG)


    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

      Tech Tips

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD (W/ AIRBAG)


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      Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

    2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

    3. Disconnect the horn connector.

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      Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.

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      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER


    1. Set the steering tilt mechanism to the lowermost position.

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      Remove the 2 "torx" screws from the steering column cover lower.

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      Press on the left side of the steering column cover lower to disengage claw A.

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      Press on the right side of the steering column cover lower to disengage claw B.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to disengage claw B, enlarge the clearance downward on the left side of the steering column cover lower to disengage the claw.

      Twist the steering column cover lower by pulling it downward.

      Note

      Be sure to pull the steering column cover lower downward to prevent damage to the claw.

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER


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      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips (A).

    2. Disengage the 4 clips (B).

    3. Disconnect the connector.

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      Push the positions indicated by the arrows in the illustration to separate the fuel lid lock control cable and bonnet (hood) control cable assembly from the panel.

      Remove the instrument panel finish lower.

  10. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


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      Remove the 3 bolts and the steering shaft cover.

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      Remove the bolt.

    3. Slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 and put matchmarks on the steering gear assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

  11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and the steering column assembly.

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  12. REMOVE HORN CONTACT PLATE (W/O AIRBAG)


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      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the horn contact plate.

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

  14. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (W/ AIRBAG)


    1. Lock the shift lever at the lowest position.

    2. Disengage the claws and slide the steering column upper cover upward.

      Tech Tips

      Do not remove the steering column upper cover.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.

  15. REMOVE WIPER SWITCH


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      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the claw and remove the wiper switch as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may be broken.

      Tech Tips

      Slide the steering column cover upper upward to remove the wiper switch.

  16. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH


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      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the claw and remove the headlight dimmer switch as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.

      Tech Tips

      Slide the steering column upper cover upward to remove the headlight dimmer switch.