DISCONNECT CABLE FROM BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.
Tech Tips
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3
Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.
Tech Tips
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.
Disconnect the horn connector.
Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER
Set the steering tilt mechanism to the lowermost position.
Remove the 2 "torx" screws from the steering column cover lower.
Press on the left side of the steering column cover lower to disengage claw A.
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.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Lock the shift lever at the lowest position.
Disengage the claws and slide the steering column upper cover upward.
Tech Tips
Do not remove the steering column upper cover.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.