CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, loosen the 2 screws until the screw thread catches on the screw case.
Pull the steering pad out of the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand, as shown in the illustration.
Note
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector.
Disconnect the airbag connector, as shown in the illustration.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Remove the steering pad.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER
Remove the 2 screws while turning the steering wheel to the right and left.
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the steering column cover upper.
Remove the steering column cover upper, as shown in the illustration (w/ tachometer).
If the steering column cover upper is difficult to remove, loosen the screw behind the tachometer, pull up and extend the tachometer, and then remove the steering cover upper (w/ tachometer).
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
Remove the screw and steering column lower cover.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the horn connector.
Disconnect the airbag connector, as shown in the illustration.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector (w/ VSC).
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
| *a | Pin |
Disengage the 6 claws and 2 pins, and remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.