STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Do not replace the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

  • Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

  • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

  • Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.

PROCEDURE


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

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


    1. B001KLU

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. B001M41

      Push the right and left sides of the steering column cover (lower side) to disengage the 4 claws.

    3. B001KBR

      Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the steering column cover (lower side) to disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (lower side).

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claws to disengage them.

    4. B001LO1

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides from the steering column cover (upper side).

    5. B001L08

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover (upper side).

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

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

    • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

    • Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.


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

    2. B001KFIE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Using pliers, expand the clamp.

    3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering post assembly.

  6. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  8. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  9. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. B001KEK

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  11. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B001MO2

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. B001KQ6

      Turn back the floor carpet.

    2. Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

  13. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B001MG0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. Remove the bolt.

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

  14. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. B001KQEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock of Lock Lever
      *2 Lock Lever

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      Tech Tips

      As shown in the illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

    2. B001M18

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

    3. B001M59

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

    4. Disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

    5. B001L0T

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.

  15. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B001LH8

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

    3. B001NA0

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B001MXTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

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