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.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
for LHD:
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
for RHD:
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel set nut.
| *a | Matchmark |
| *b | Hold |
| *c | Turn |
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.