STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column Click here.


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A017E10E01

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    4. A017FPJE01

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

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

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING


    1. A017F4S

      Remove the brake pedal return spring from the push rod pin and instrument panel reinforcement.

  9. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BKZ

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A017C9YE01

      Loosen the stop light switch lock nut.

    3. Remove the stop light switch assembly as shown in the illustration.

  10. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS


    1. Remove the clip and push rod pin, and separate the brake master cylinder push rod clevis from the brake pedal sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017BAY

      Disconnect the brake pedal load sensing switch connector and disengage the clamp.

    2. A017EDQ

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the brake pedal support sub-assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement.

    3. A017EMG

      Remove the 4 nuts and brake pedal support sub-assembly from the body.

  12. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017BPN

      Disconnect the brake pedal load sensing switch connector and disengage the clamp.

    2. A017BUW

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the brake pedal support sub-assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement.

    3. A017ENQ

      Remove the 4 nuts and brake pedal support sub-assembly from the body.

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A017BZ5

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A017D1F

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

    3. A017BQ8

      Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

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


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

    2. A017EZZ

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

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


    1. A017B65

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017EX3

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  17. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017E6A

      Loosen the bolt.

    2. A017E5L

      Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

    3. A017BS1E01

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    4. Separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

  18. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017DHG

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      Tech Tips

      As shown in the illustration, turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

    2. A017G0O

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

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

    4. A017BBF

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the steering column assembly.

  19. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017FFF

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      Tech Tips

      As shown in the illustration, turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

    2. A017DUW

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

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

    4. A017BCA

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the steering column assembly.

  20. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FJR

      Remove the bolt.

    2. A017CSKE01

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

    3. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.