POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment Click here.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
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 as shown in the illustration.
Note
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors 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 assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly.
Note
If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the clamp as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the claw and remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.