STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Click here

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function when the engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable 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.

      Note

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A015ZUQ

      Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A0160QU

      Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. 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.

    3. A0163J9E01

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

    4. A015YZ8

      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

    6. 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.

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YNDE01

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    4. A0160D7E01

      Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

    5. A015Z1YE01

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A0160S7

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. A0162IK

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    3. A015YO2

      Disengage the claw.

    4. A015YPR

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the upper steering column cover.

  9. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH


    1. A0163FB

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic switch.

      Note

      Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.

  10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A0161XDE01

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  11. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the driver side knee airbag assembly Click here.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A015ZE9

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct.

  13. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING


    1. A01603J

      Remove the brake pedal return spring.

  14. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZNKE01

      Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the bolt (B), then slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not remove the bolt (A).

      • Do not separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering gear assembly.

    2. A01632ME10

      Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

    3. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

  15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZJW

      Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.

    3. A015YSE

      Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.

  16. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160TNE01

      Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt and steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YVIE01

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.