PLACE 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 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
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 "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.
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 STEERING COLUMN COVER
Remove the 3 screws.
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
Note
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
Disengage the claw.
Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate 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 disconnecting 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 as shown in the illustration.
Note
If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.
REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic switch.
Note
Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the clamp and claw as shown in the illustration.
Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.