STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY(for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. 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


    • w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD

    Click here

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.

    2. Remove the steering wheel assembly Click here.

  5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Removing the steering column cover in an incorrect order will cause the steering column cover to break.


    1. A004OTZ

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover and detach the 4 claws.

    2. A004T9F

      Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claw to detach it.

    3. A004OMM

      Turn the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Removing the steering column cover in an incorrect order will cause the steering column cover to break.


    1. A004S3T

      Detach the claw and 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.

  7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

    2. A004QL9E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  8. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A004O80

      Fold back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and then column hole cover silencer sheet.

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A004PE3

      Remove the bolt.

      Note

      Do not disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

    2. A004OENE05
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    3. Disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

  10. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the upper instrument panel sub-assembly Click here.

  11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly Click here.

  12. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

    Click here

  14. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Click here

  15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


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

    2. A004PFT

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.

      Note


      • Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.

      • Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.

  16. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR (for Manual Transaxle RHD)


    1. A004OSP

      Remove the bolt and steering column protector from the steering column assembly.

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A004SB6

      Remove the bolt.

      Note

      Do not remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

    2. A004Q0GE06
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.