CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Check that the engine switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, 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.
Note
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.
Note
When disconnecting 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.
Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH
Disconnect the clamp from the steering wheel assembly.
Disconnect the switch wire connector from the steering wheel assembly.
Disconnect the 2 connectors from the 2 shift paddle switches, and remove the switch wire.
Remove the 4 screws, 2 brackets and 2 shift paddle switches.