STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY(for AWD with VGRS) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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  3. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  4. 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 the operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled 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.

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)

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  7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)

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

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  9. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A001BE2E04
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      *a Matchmark

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

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. A001FY5E03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering link.

    4. Remove the bolt.

    5. A001DG2

      Remove the clamp and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

  12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR)

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