PRECAUTION
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER
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 WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly.
Note
Do not press the claw too hard, as it may be damaged.
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
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Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
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 COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disconnect the 14 connectors and remove the combination meter.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly, as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly.